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South Waverly, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Bradford County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,125 Population 1,278/sq mi density
$83,750 Median Income $37,357 per capita
$158,200 Home Value $188,667 Zillow
$1,005 Median Rent 31.2% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
319 Violent Crime/100K 2,216 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$83,750 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,200 home value, $1,005/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
319 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.2% bachelor's degree or higher

South Waverly, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$83,750
11% above
$37,357 per capita
Home Value
$158,200
44% below
Zillow: $188,667
Median Rent
$1,005/mo
14% below
31.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
319/100K
16% below
2,216/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.2%
28% below
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
275 sunny days/yr

How South Waverly Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows South Waverly's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
111%
Home Value
56%
Rent
86%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
100%
Crime
84%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South Waverly a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

South Waverly residents earn a median household income of $83,750 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,357. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,525 business establishments, including 116 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in South Waverly is $158,200 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,667. Median rent is $1,005/month, with 31.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Safety & Crime

South Waverly reports 319 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 16% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,216/100K.

Education

24.2% of adults in South Waverly hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

South Waverly has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,125
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density1,278/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$83,750
Per Capita$37,357
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$6,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,156

Housing

A+
Home Value$158,200
Rent$1,005
Ownership84.4%
Zillow$188,667
Housing Units493
Rent Burden31.2%

Crime

F
Violent319/100K
Property2,216/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death7,655/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation828 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.2%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+11.6%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute15 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in South Waverly was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Elmira/Corning Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 116 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.