Carroll County, New Hampshire
Wakefield
New Hampshire
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Orientation
Wakefield at a glance
Where Wakefield sits and how it's laid out — the things most people want to know first.
Location & government
- Municipal type
- Town
- County
- Carroll County
- Local market
- Winnipesaukee
- New Hampshire region
- Lakes Region
Community profile
- Land area
- 39.6 sq mi
- Population
- 5,405
- People per square mile
- 136.5
Population and geography: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census. QuickFacts
Housing
Housing around Wakefield
ZIP-area estimates for the area around Wakefield. Background context, not a valuation and not current listing data.
- Median home value
- $314,861
- Median gross rent
- $1,375/mo
- Housing units
- 1,999
- Owner-occupied
- 97%
- Average commute
- 35.7 min
Where Wakefield sits
Straight-line distances
Straight-line distances from the town centre; actual travel varies.
- Portsmouth, NH
- 36 mi
- Manchester, NH
- 44 mi
- Boston, MA
- 82 mi
- Nearest passenger rail — Dover, NH
- 26 mi
Dover, NH is served by Amtrak Downeaster. Check current schedules with the operator.
Sold comparables
Recently sold in Wakefield
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Proximity
Nearby municipalities
Listed by straight-line distance from Wakefield.
FAQ
Wakefield real estate questions
Where is Wakefield, New Hampshire?
Wakefield is an incorporated town in Carroll County, New Hampshire, in the Lakes Region. Recorded land area is 39.6 square miles.
How far is Wakefield from other New Hampshire and New England reference points?
Straight-line orientation distances from the town centre: Portsmouth, NH 36 mi, Manchester, NH 44 mi, Boston, MA 82 mi. Nearest passenger rail station: Dover, NH, 26 mi. These are straight-line estimates, not road distances and not drive times.
What housing estimates are available for the Wakefield area?
For the ZIP area around Wakefield: median home value $314,861, median gross rent $1,375 per month. ZIP-area estimate — background context, not a current sale price and not a valuation.
How many people live in Wakefield?
Wakefield has a population of about 5,405 and roughly 136.5 people per square mile.
Which municipalities are near Wakefield?
By straight-line distance, the nearest incorporated municipalities are Brookfield (2.9 mi), Middleton (5.3 mi), Milton (7.3 mi), New Durham (8.5 mi), Wolfeboro (9.3 mi). Proximity order is geographic only and does not imply shared borders or any ranking.
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