At a Glance
Median Income
$79,375
$40,138 per capita
Home Value
$324,000
Zillow: $396,760
Bachelor's Degree+
33.2%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
0.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
14.8% smoking rate
How Waverly Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Waverly's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Waverly a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Waverly residents earn a median household income of $79,375 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,138. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,362 business establishments, including 421 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waverly is $324,000 , 15% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $396,760. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
33.2% of adults in Waverly hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waverly has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population312
Median Age58.9 yrs
Density113/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$79,375
Per Capita$40,138
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty0.9%
County GDP$9,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,027
Housing
A
Home Value$324,000
Rent
Ownership97.8%
Zillow$396,760
Housing Units118
Rent Burden12.5%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,894/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain55.2 in/yr
Elevation718 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+11.9%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute18 min
Broadband81.0%
Internet Speed191 Mbps
EV Stations24
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Waverly was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Auburn University Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.513 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 191 Mbps.
There are 421 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.