Town of
Wakefield
Massachusetts
Phone: 781-246-6300
Town Administrator:
Stephen MaioSelect Board:
Annual Town Meeting:
April 29, 2024first Monday following Town Election
Municipal Election:
April 23, 2024April, last Tuesday
Town Council:
Douglas Butler
Mehreen Butt
John Carney
Edward Dombroski
Michael McLane
Robert Vincent
Demographics
| Population | 27,104 | |
| Population Density | 3,683 | |
| Registered Voters | 19,260 | |
| Income Per Capita | $55,294 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $239,735 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 71.4% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $646,400 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,742 | |
| Total Households | 10,888 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.44 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $11.73 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $22.46 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $81,948,194 | |
| Total Expenditures | $98,072,702 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $86,669,007 | |
| State Aid | $12,477,647 | |
| Local Receipts | $9,595,370 |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Conveniently located at the intersection of I-93 and I-95/128 and accessible by commuter rail, Wakefield is recognized for its strong community and business networks, quality school system, beautiful public library, and scenic Lake Quannapowitt.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,812 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Town Council | |
| Size of Policy Board | 7 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Middlesex | |
| Area | 7.4 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 104.8 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Metropolitan Area Planning Council |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
Seth Moulton
Mass. Senate
Jason Lewis
Mass. House
Kate Lipper-Garabedian
Donald Wong