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Wakefield

Carroll County•Lakes Region•Population: 5,201
FamiliesNature Lovers

Overview

Wakefield is a growing town in Carroll County with a strong sense of community.

Pros & Cons

✓ Pros

  • •Community atmosphere
  • •New Hampshire living

✗ Cons

  • •Limited data available

Climate & Environment

Summer Avg High
77.5°F
Winter Avg High
33.6°F
Annual Snowfall
62 in
Annual Rainfall
49.7 in
Sunny Days/Year
264
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5 • Updated 7/4/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
94 mi
~126 min drive
Manchester
61 mi
~92 min drive
Portsmouth
41 mi
~63 min drive
Concord
46 mi
~82 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMap • Updated 7/3/2026

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income
$86,573
Per Capita Income
$42,822
Median Family Income
$101,415

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$294,400
Median Rent
$828/mo
Homeownership Rate
95.24%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate
2.4%
In Labor Force
2,794

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.46%
Total with Degree
498

👥Demographics

Median Age
50.9 years
Avg Household Size
2.39 people
Data source: Census ACS 2022 (5-Year) • Census Data Year: 2022 • Updated 7/3/2026

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