At a Glance
Median Income
$55,882
$30,262 per capita
Home Value
$97,600
Zillow: $121,775
Median Rent
$753/mo
24.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.9%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
16.7% 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?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Waverly residents earn a median household income of $55,882 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,262. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,970 business establishments, including 544 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waverly is $97,600 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $121,775. Median rent is $753/month, with 24.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
19.9% of adults in Waverly hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waverly has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,456
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density1,400/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,882
Per Capita$30,262
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$15,669M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,334
Housing
A+
Home Value$97,600
Rent$753
Ownership81.2%
Zillow$121,775
Housing Units614
Rent Burden24.3%
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,880/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain38.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation686 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.9%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute23 min
Broadband82.5%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Waverly was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 544 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.