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Wakefield, VA (Town)

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Population
746
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
98 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$187,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$966/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$62,386
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Wakefield

Wakefield is a quiet Sussex County community along Route 460, situated about halfway between Petersburg and Hampton Roads. The town is famous for the Virginia Diner and its deep peanut farming roots, which give the area a distinct country charm. Living here means enjoying a slower, friendly pace of life, surrounded by open farmland, quiet neighborhood streets, and a tight-knit community.

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Outskirts FitA+99.6ratingRegional Two-Party Electoral BalanceA+98.0ratingRegional Business, Finance & Management Job MarketA95.8rating

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