At a Glance
Median Income
$64,028
$35,386 per capita
Home Value
$123,000
Zillow: $240,086
Median Rent
$810/mo
28.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
17.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Wayne a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 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 5.7% (58% 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 $240,086. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population475
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density572/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born7.2%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$64,028
Per Capita$35,386
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$2,497M
Avg Weekly Wage$989
Housing
A+
Home Value$123,000
Rent$810
Ownership74.1%
Zillow$240,086
Housing Units202
Rent Burden28.2%
Health
Obesity41.8%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death5,852/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
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.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.