Wakefield: Economy & Jobs
Wakefield's typical household earns $237,975 (1.5× higher than Fairfax County median $153,637; 2.6× higher than Virginia median $93,170), with homes at a median value of $861,600.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $237,975 — above the Virginia median ($92,968). Poverty rate 1.8% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Median Household Income | $237,975 (vs Virginia $92,968) |
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| Poverty Rate | 1.8% |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 1.9% — below the U.S. average of ~4%.
| Unemployment Rate | 1.9% (vs Virginia 2.9%) |
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Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 61.9% |
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| Pct Public Transit | 0.5% |
| Pct Walked | 29.6% |