At a Glance
Median Income
$51,327
$41,728 per capita
Home Value
$132,400
Zillow: $158,041
Median Rent
$921/mo
30.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
278/100K
3,347/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.3%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 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
3.0 / 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 $51,327 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,728. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,914 business establishments, including 192 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waverly is $132,400 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $158,041. Median rent is $921/month, with 30.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Safety & Crime
Waverly reports 278 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,347/100K.
Education
16.5% of adults in Waverly hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waverly has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population4,337
Median Age46.9 yrs
Density1,902/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,327
Per Capita$41,728
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$4,774M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
Housing
A+
Home Value$132,400
Rent$921
Ownership58.8%
Zillow$158,041
Housing Units2,042
Rent Burden30.4%
Crime
F
Violent278/100K
Property3,347/100K
Health
Obesity31.3%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,852/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain36.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation897 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute18 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Waverly was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Elmira/Corning Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 192 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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