Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Waverly is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 1,947. Residents earn $113,269 per year, which is 51% above the national average.
Based on current data, Waverly receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Waverly stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Waverly is $113,269, which is significantly higher than the national average — 51% above $75,149. This places Waverly among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Waverly is $284,600, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $913 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.
20.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Waverly has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 94.2% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.8% |
| 57% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $113,269 |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,343 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,077 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $91,811 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.0% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,984 |
| County GDP | $7,314M |
| Restaurants | 224 |
| Healthcare | 366 |
| Retail | 401 |
| Manufacturing | 188 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,714 |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.66% |
| Commute Time | 38.6 min |
| Work from Home | 14.4% |
| Census Median | $284,600 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $340,468 |
| Median List Price | $330,000 |
| Median List Price | $330,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $202 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.8% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 13 |
| Census Median Rent | $913 |
| 21% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 91.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,714 |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.66% |
| Obesity | 37.2% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.7% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.0% |
| Depression | 26.2% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.7% |
| Premature Death | 5,106/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 366 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Annual Average | 44.5°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,003 ft (306 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,173/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0637°N, 93.9666°W |
| County FIPS | 27171 |
Winner: Republican by 29.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.1% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.2% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,173/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 366 |
| Restaurants | 224 |
| Retail Stores | 401 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 38.6 min |
| Work from Home | 14.4% |