Lead Paint Risk in Wakefield, MA

71.7%Pre-1978 Housing

8,264Pre-1978 Units

11,526Total Housing Units

HighRisk Level

How Wakefield Compares

Wakefield

71.7%!<(MISSING)/span>

Massachusetts

68.2%!<(MISSING)/span>

National Average

50.5%!<(MISSING)/span>

What This Means for Wakefield Residents

Wakefield has a high concentration of pre-1978 housing (71.7%). Most homes in this area predate the federal lead paint ban. If you live in an older home, a professional lead paint inspection is strongly recommended — especially if young children are present.

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