At a Glance
Median Income
$78,259
$66,007 per capita
Home Value
$189,100
Zillow: $267,246
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
15.5% 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+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Waverly residents earn a median household income of $78,259 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $66,007. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,281 business establishments, including 1,064 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waverly is $189,100 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $267,246. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Education
0.0% of adults in Waverly hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waverly has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population302
Median Age59.4 yrs
Density211/mi²
Male / Female24% / 77%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$78,259
Per Capita$66,007
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$44,304M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,071
Housing
A+
Home Value$189,100
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$267,246
Housing Units211
Rent Burden30.8%
Health
Obesity43.0%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,798/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain52.8 in/yr
Elevation116 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Broadband69.2%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Waverly was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Winter Haven Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
3.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 1,064 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 121 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.