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Is Wakefield-Peace Dale a Good Place to Live? Wakefield-Peace Dale, Rhode Island: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Wakefield-Peace Dale ranks #282 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #49 of 234 towns and #9 of 20 in Rhode Island. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high household income ($106,551, #35 of 234), and trails on expensive homes ($494,400, #203 of 231).
Wakefield-Peace Dale by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Wakefield-Peace Dale's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Wakefield-Peace Dale: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Wakefield-Peace Dale safe?
What is the cost of living in Wakefield-Peace Dale?
Wakefield-Peace Dale's cost of living index is 101.8, 2% above the US level of 100 and #770 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,258/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $494,400.
| Measure | Wakefield-Peace Dale | Rhode IslandRI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 94.3 · US 100 | 101.8#770 of 1,308 | 102.3 | 94.3 | 100 |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $280,200 | $494,400#976 of 1,309 | — | $280,200 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,138/mo | $1,258/mo#492 of 1,309 | — | $1,138/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7x | 4.6x#755 of 1,309 | — | 3.7x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.3% | 14.2%#34 of 1,309 | — | 19.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Rhode Island is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Is Wakefield-Peace Dale safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Wakefield-Peace Dale alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Wakefield-Peace Dale crime rate or rank it on safety. Rhode Island as a whole records 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What do people earn in Wakefield-Peace Dale?
The median household in Wakefield-Peace Dale earns $106,551, 28% above the US figure of $83,163 and 28% above Rhode Island ($83,504). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Wakefield-Peace Dale | Rhode IslandRI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $73,239 · US $83,163 | $106,551#271 of 1,312 | $83,504 | $73,239 | $83,163 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.4% | 9.5%#455 of 1,312 | — | 11.4% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Rhode Island is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Wakefield-Peace Dale?
The median resident of Wakefield-Peace Dale is 42.8 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 59.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #134 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 66.3% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Wakefield-Peace Dale | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 38.6 | 42.8 | 38.6 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 29.2% | 59.6%#134 of 1,312 | 29.2% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 65.1% | 66.3% | 65.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Wakefield-Peace Dale's schools and health?
We have too few school records for Wakefield-Peace Dale to describe its public schools. 28.5% of adults are obese and 9.8% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 34.5% and 10.7%.
| Measure | Wakefield-Peace Dale | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 34.5% | 28.5%#293 of 1,311 | 34.5% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.7% | 9.8%#359 of 1,311 | 10.7% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.8% | 14.1%#155 of 1,311 | 16.8% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 8.6% | 5.1%#73 of 1,311 | 8.6% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
What are the commute and weather like in Wakefield-Peace Dale?
The average commute in Wakefield-Peace Dale is 24 minutes (Rhode Island 26.3); 1.3% of workers take transit and 14.1% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Wakefield-Peace Dale scores 10.5 of 20 (below average walkable), #644 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 67.9°F and winters 30.7°F, with 51.6 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Wakefield-Peace Dale | Rhode IslandRI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 20.4 min | 24 min#682 of 1,312 | 26.3 min | 20.4 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.8% | 5%#570 of 1,312 | 8.6% | 4.8% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75% | 76.8% | 71.3% | 75% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.3% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 2% | 0.5% | 3.4% | 2% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 9.5% | 14.1% | 11.6% | 9.5% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 10.5#644 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Rhode Island is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37.4 | 19.3 | 4.2 |
| Feb | 39.1 | 20.7 | 3.9 |
| Mar | 46.2 | 27.2 | 5.7 |
| Apr | 56.4 | 35.7 | 4.5 |
| May | 65.9 | 45.1 | 3.6 |
| Jun | 74.6 | 54.3 | 4 |
| Jul | 80.3 | 60.4 | 3.3 |
| Aug | 79.1 | 59 | 4.1 |
| Sep | 72.7 | 51.7 | 4.3 |
| Oct | 62.4 | 41.1 | 4.5 |
| Nov | 52 | 32.1 | 4.4 |
| Dec | 42.9 | 25 | 5.2 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Kingston 1 W.
| Measure | Wakefield-Peace Dale | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 49.2°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 69.6°F | 67.9°F | 69.6°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 26.8°F | 30.7°F | 26.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.5 in | 51.6 in | 36.5 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Kingston 1 W.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Wakefield-Peace Dale?
Washington County's air had a median air quality index of 37, and 83% of measured days were rated good; 4 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Washington County's biggest natural hazard losses in coastal flooding, hurricane, and earthquake, with expected yearly losses of 0.1% of building value, lower than 88% of US counties.
| Measure | Wakefield-Peace Dale | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 38 | 37#190 of 1,138 | 38 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 4#645 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.1%#194 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Washington County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Washington County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Coastal flooding | 0.007% | 78% of counties |
| Hurricane | 0.0094% | 75% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0023% | 45% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.065% | 29% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0016% | 20% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Wakefield-Peace Dale compare with similar-size cities?
Wakefield-Peace Dale is one of 234 places under 25,000 people we track and ranks #49 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 9,302.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield-Peace Dale, RIPop. 9,302 | #282 | 62.5 | $106,551 | $1,258/mo | no data | 24 min |
| Tanaina, AKPop. 9,646 | #923 | 51.4 | $105,536 | $1,398/mo | no data | 37.9 min |
| Berlin, NHPop. 9,383 | #804 | 53.3 | $45,180 | $815/mo | 337 | 18.7 min |
| Havre, MTPop. 9,258 | #1228 | 43.8 | $50,329 | $844/mo | 763 | 10.5 min |
| Bridgeport, WVPop. 9,252 | #269 | 62.8 | $100,022 | $1,105/mo | 74 | 18.9 min |
| Bennington, VTPop. 9,245 | #603 | 56.7 | $54,257 | $1,115/mo | county/metro | 17.2 min |
| Old Orchard Beach, MEPop. 9,244 | #295 | 62.2 | $60,050 | $1,246/mo | 157 | 22 min |
| Gretna, NEPop. 9,193 | #173 | 65.3 | $123,992 | $1,540/mo | no data | 21.1 min |
| Claymont, DEPop. 8,786 | #805 | 53.3 | $74,712 | $1,306/mo | no data | 26.2 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Wakefield-Peace Dale compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
Wakefield-Peace Dale ranks #9 of the 20 Rhode Island cities we track, with a score of 62.5 against Rhode Island's statewide 62. Its households earn 28% above the Rhode Island median.
| City | Rank in RI | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westerly, RIPop. 18,411 | #1 | 70.6 | $95,207 | $1,260/mo | 26 |
| Cumberland Hill, RIPop. 8,648 | #2 | 67.3 | $130,506 | $1,310/mo | no data |
| Warwick, RIPop. 83,175 | #3 | 66.5 | $88,708 | $1,363/mo | 87 |
| Cranston, RIPop. 83,250 | #4 | 64.2 | $90,206 | $1,375/mo | 89 |
| Kingston, RIPop. 7,332 | #5 | 64.1 | $107,404 | — | no data |
| Tiverton, RIPop. 8,091 | #6 | 64.0 | $99,158 | $1,342/mo | county/metro |
| East Providence, RIPop. 47,281 | #7 | 63.0 | $75,912 | $1,288/mo | 74 |
| Newport, RIPop. 24,874 | #8 | 62.7 | $86,313 | $1,698/mo | 194 |
| Wakefield-Peace Dale, RIPop. 9,302 | #9 | 62.5 | $106,551 | $1,258/mo | no data |
| Pascoag, RIPop. 4,410 | #10 | 59.7 | $121,369 | $1,319/mo | no data |
| Greenville, RIPop. 8,296 | #11 | 59.3 | $97,234 | $1,264/mo | no data |
| Newport East, RIPop. 11,069 | #12 | 58.7 | $89,028 | $1,876/mo | no data |
| Melville, RIPop. 1,631 | #13 | 58.2 | $102,266 | $2,724/mo | no data |
| Valley Falls, RIPop. 12,657 | #14 | 57.9 | $92,901 | $1,362/mo | no data |
| Hope Valley, RIPop. 2,297 | #15 | 57.5 | $101,932 | — | no data |
| Pawtucket, RIPop. 75,893 | #16 | 57.3 | $68,310 | $1,208/mo | 224 |
| Providence, RIPop. 191,767 | #17 | 56.4 | $68,119 | $1,408/mo | 287 |
| Narragansett Pier, RIPop. 3,167 | #18 | 53.6 | $82,192 | $1,649/mo | no data |
| Woonsocket, RIPop. 43,521 | #19 | 51.2 | $61,059 | $1,161/mo | 371 |
| Central Falls, RIPop. 22,701 | #20 | 51.2 | $49,285 | $1,200/mo | 273 |
All 20 Rhode Island cities we track, by overall score. Rhode Island statewide: median income $83,504, violent crime 144.1 per 100,000.
How is Wakefield-Peace Dale's score calculated?
Wakefield-Peace Dale scores 62.5 out of 100, #282 of 1,312 (grade B+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 7 of 11 categories with local data; safety, education, growth, and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Rhode Island's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 24% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Wakefield-Peace Dale. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 41.9.
62.2 - HealthCity data · 19% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Wakefield-Peace Dale. Similar-size median 56.5.
70.9 - AffordabilityCity data · 16% of score
Wakefield-Peace Dale's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 74.8.
60.5 - Household financesCity data · 13% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Wakefield-Peace Dale. Similar-size median 50.8.
69.1 - TransportationCity data · 11% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Wakefield-Peace Dale. Similar-size median 48.3.
48.6 - WalkabilityCity data · 11% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Wakefield-Peace Dale's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
50.0 - EnvironmentCounty data · 6% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 59.2.
76.8 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Wakefield-Peace Dale alone.
— - EducationNot scored
Too few school records for Wakefield-Peace Dale.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for Wakefield-Peace Dale.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Wakefield-Peace Dale's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 234 places under 25,000 people we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Wakefield-Peace Dale has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Wakefield-Peace Dale
Is Wakefield-Peace Dale, RI a good place to live?
Wakefield-Peace Dale ranks #282 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #49 of 234 towns and #9 of 20 in Rhode Island. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high household income ($106,551, #35 of 234), and trails on expensive homes ($494,400, #203 of 231).
What is the cost of living in Wakefield-Peace Dale?
Wakefield-Peace Dale's cost of living index is 101.8, 2% above the US level of 100 and #770 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,258/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $494,400.
Is Wakefield-Peace Dale safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Wakefield-Peace Dale alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Wakefield-Peace Dale crime rate or rank it on safety. Rhode Island as a whole records 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What is the median household income in Wakefield-Peace Dale?
The median household in Wakefield-Peace Dale earns $106,551, 28% above the US figure of $83,163 and 28% above Rhode Island ($83,504). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in Wakefield-Peace Dale?
Median rent in Wakefield-Peace Dale is $1,258/mo (Census), #492 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent takes 14.2% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Wakefield-Peace Dale?
The Census median value of owner-occupied homes in Wakefield-Peace Dale is $494,400, #976 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest).
How are the public schools in Wakefield-Peace Dale?
We have too few school records for Wakefield-Peace Dale to describe its public schools.
How long is the commute in Wakefield-Peace Dale?
The average commute is 24 minutes, #682 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 26.3 minutes across Rhode Island. 5% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Wakefield-Peace Dale?
Wakefield-Peace Dale averages 49.2°F over the year, 67.9°F in summer and 30.7°F in winter, with 51.6 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Wakefield-Peace Dale walkable?
Wakefield-Peace Dale scores 10.5 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #644 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Wakefield-Peace Dale at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Washington County's biggest natural hazard losses in coastal flooding, hurricane, and earthquake, with expected yearly losses of 0.1% of building value, lower than 88% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Wakefield-Peace Dale?
Washington County's air had a median air quality index of 37, and 83% of measured days were rated good; 4 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Wakefield-Peace Dale?
Wakefield-Peace Dale has 9,302 residents. The median resident of Wakefield-Peace Dale is 42.8 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 59.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #134 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 66.3% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Wakefield-Peace Dale compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
Wakefield-Peace Dale ranks #9 of the 20 Rhode Island cities we track, with a score of 62.5 against Rhode Island's statewide 62. Its households earn 28% above the Rhode Island median.
What cities are similar in size to Wakefield-Peace Dale?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Wakefield-Peace Dale's population of 9,302 are Tanaina, AK (#923 overall), Berlin, NH (#804 overall), Havre, MT (#1228 overall), Bridgeport, WV (#269 overall), and Bennington, VT (#603 overall). Wakefield-Peace Dale is #282.