At a Glance
Median Income
$72,426
$23,940 per capita
Home Value
$254,100
Zillow: $440,462
Bachelor's Degree+
4.2%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
13.3% 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+
3.5 / 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 $72,426 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,940. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,199 business establishments, including 330 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waverly is $254,100 , 10% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $440,462. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
4.2% of adults in Waverly hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% below the national average).
93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waverly has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,006
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density662/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,426
Per Capita$23,940
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$8,253M
Avg Weekly Wage$970
Housing
A+
Home Value$254,100
Rent
Ownership82.3%
Zillow$440,462
Housing Units315
Rent Burden26.8%
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,086/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.6 in/yr
Elevation722 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.2%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute25 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed190 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Waverly was built in 1973.
15.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 190 Mbps.
There are 330 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.