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South Wayne, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Green County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
475 Population 572/sq mi density
$64,028 Median Income $35,386 per capita
$123,000 Home Value $227,313 Zillow
$810 Median Rent 28.2% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
166 Violent Crime/100K 2,446 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$64,028 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,000 home value, $810/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
166 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher

South Wayne, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,028
15% below
$35,386 per capita
Home Value
$123,000
56% below
Zillow: $227,313
Median Rent
$810/mo
30% below
28.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
166/100K
56% below
2,446/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%
58% below
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
30% above
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr

How South Wayne Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
85%
Home Value
44%
Rent
70%
Poverty
18%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
106%
Crime
44%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South Wayne a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

South Wayne residents earn a median household income of $64,028 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,386. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,156 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in South Wayne is $123,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $227,313. Median rent is $810/month, with 28.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.

Safety & Crime

South Wayne reports 166 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,446/100K.

Education

14.2% of adults in South Wayne hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

South Wayne has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population475
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density572/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,028
Per Capita$35,386
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$2,497M
Avg Weekly Wage$989

Housing

A+
Home Value$123,000
Rent$810
Ownership74.1%
Zillow$227,313
Housing Units202
Rent Burden28.2%

Crime

F
Violent166/100K
Property2,446/100K

Health

Obesity41.8%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death5,852/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.7 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation842 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute18 min
Broadband81.1%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in South Wayne was built in 1966.
16.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Southern Wisconsin Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.