Median Income
$36,000
52% lower than US avg
Home Value
$90,000
68% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
3.1%
91% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$600
48% lower than US avg
Unemployment
12.2%
239% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
41.4%
234% higher than US avg
How Wabana Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,815
Median Age56.8 yrs
Density325/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
F
Median Income$36,000
Per Capita$29,480
Unemployment12.2%
Poverty41.4%
Commute34 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$90,000
Rent$600
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units950
Rent Burden20.0%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation285 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.1%
High School+33.6%
Graduate+0.9%
Is Wabana a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Wabana receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Wabana has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Wabana is $36,000, 52% below the national average of $75,149. At 12.2%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 41.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Wabana is $90,000, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $600 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
3.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.6% have completed high school.
Wabana has a population of 1,815 with a density of 325 people per square mile. The median age is 56.8 years, 46% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.5%).
Population
1,815
Total Population
2021 Census
56.8yrs
Median Age
46% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 99.2% |
| 26% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.3% |
| 98% below US avg |
The median household income in Wabana is $36,000, which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 41.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $36,000 |
| 52% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $29,480 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 12.2% |
| 239% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 41.4% |
| 234% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 34.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 70.4% |
| Public Transit | 15.5% |
| Work from Home | 11.3% |
The median home value in Wabana is $90,000, 68% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $600 (48% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $90,000 |
| 68% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $600 |
| 48% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 20.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 73.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 26.8% |
| Housing Units | 950 |
Property Tax
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Crime Rates: Wabana vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 285 ft (87 m) |
| Area | 5.6 sq mi (14.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 325/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.6332°N, 52.9481°W |
| Timezone | America/St_Johns |