At a Glance
Median Income
$113,269
$44,343 per capita
Home Value
$284,600
Zillow: $340,468
Median Rent
$913/mo
19.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
44/100K
1,308/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.1%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
258 sunny days/yr
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
3.4 / 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 $113,269 , which is 51% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,343. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,984 business establishments, including 224 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waverly is $284,600 , 1% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $340,468. Median rent is $913/month, with 19.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Safety & Crime
Waverly reports 44 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,308/100K.
Education
20.1% of adults in Waverly hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waverly has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population1,947
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density1,173/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$113,269
Per Capita$44,343
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$7,314M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077
Housing
A+
Home Value$284,600
Rent$913
Ownership91.8%
Zillow$340,468
Housing Units688
Rent Burden19.6%
Crime
F
Violent44/100K
Property1,308/100K
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death5,106/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days258/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,003 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.1%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute39 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Waverly was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.379 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 224 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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