Waverly, OH

Ohio

Waverly is a small town in Ohio with a population of 4,153. Residents earn $49,519 per year, which is 34% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
4,153 Population 998/sq mi density
$49,519 Median Income $31,620 per capita
$149,400 Home Value $169,531 Zillow
$939 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
70 Violent Crime/100K 2,619 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$49,519 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$149,400 home value, $939/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
70 violent crimes/100K (82% below avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $49,519
34% lower than US avg
Home Value $149,400
47% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 70/100K
82% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 22.0%
35% lower than US avg
Median Rent $939
19% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 42.7%
33% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.3%
36% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.1%
51% lower than US avg

How Waverly Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population4,153
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density998/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B+
Median Income$49,519
Per Capita$31,620
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$1,314M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$149,400
Rent$939
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$169,531

Crime

F
Violent70/100K
Property2,619/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault70/100K
Burglary139/100K

Health

Obesity42.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression31.0%
Heart Disease7.2%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain43.6 in/yr
Elevation590 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.0%
High School+90.6%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 21%
Commute24 min
Libraries3

Is Waverly a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Waverly receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Waverly offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Waverly is $49,519, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. Only 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Waverly is $149,400, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $939 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Waverly is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 70 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,619 per 100,000, 34% above the national average.

Education

22.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Waverly experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches, including 11.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Waverly has a population of 4,153 with a density of 998 people per square mile. The median age is 40.4 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98%), with 1.1% Hispanic.

Population

4,153
Total Population
998
People / sq mi
40.4yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
4.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Waverly vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.8%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.2%
69% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Waverly vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Waverly is $49,519, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Waverly vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$49,519
34% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,620
Avg Weekly Wage$882
IRS Avg AGI$57,156

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.1%
51% below US avg
Establishments (County)755
County GDP$1,314M

Business (County)

Restaurants59
Healthcare85
Retail121
Manufacturing27

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,048
13% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.04%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.0 min
Work from Home10.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Waverly is $149,400, 47% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $939 (19% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $169,531.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$149,400
47% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$169,531

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$939
19% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied50.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,048
13% below US avg
Effective Rate2.04%
In Waverly, 42.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 31.0% report depression. 33.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Waverly vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.7%
33% above US avg
Diabetes12.8%
Heart Disease7.2%
High Blood Pressure37.8%
Asthma12.2%
COPD10.1%
Stroke3.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.1%
Physical Inactivity33.6%
Depression31.0%
Mental Distress22.4%
Physical Distress16.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.2%
Checkup Rate77.8%
Premature Death13,453/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.2/10
Exercise Access46.2%
Healthcare Facilities85
Waverly has a violent crime rate of 70 per 100,000 residents, 82% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,619 per 100,000 (34% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Waverly vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent69.5/100K
82% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault69.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,618.8/100K
34% above US avg
Burglary139.1/100K
Theft2,410.2/100K
Vehicle Theft69.5/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Waverly has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.6 inches
15% above US avg
Snowfall11.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation590 ft (180 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (10.8 km²)
Population Density998/sq mi
Coordinates39.1260°N, 82.9837°W
County FIPS39079
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 22.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 58.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78.8%
D 20.7%

Winner: Republican by 58.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.0%
35% below US avg
High School+90.6%
School Test Score5.90
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density998/sq mi
Total Area4.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities85
Restaurants59
Retail Stores121

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.0 min
Work from Home10.1%

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