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Waverly, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Waverly is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 513. Residents earn $104,444 per year, which is 39% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
513 Population 327/sq mi density
$104,444 Median Income $83,272 per capita
$284,600 Home Value
45°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$104,444 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$284,600 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
74.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $104,444
39% higher than US avg
Home Value $284,600
1% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 74.2%
120% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.9%
19% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.1%
67% lower than US avg

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

People

Population513
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density327/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$104,444
Per Capita$83,272
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$13,421M
Commute13 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$284,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units246
Rent Burden27.5%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain46.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,336 ft (407 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+74.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+34.6%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute13 min
Broadband95.1%
Libraries10

Is Waverly a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Waverly receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Waverly stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Waverly is $104,444, which is significantly higher than the national average — 39% above $75,149. This places Waverly among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Waverly is $284,600, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Waverly is a highly educated community — 74.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Waverly has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches, including 82.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Waverly has a population of 513 with a density of 327 people per square mile. The median age is 51.6 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

513
Total Population
327
People / sq mi
51.6yrs
Median Age
33% above US avg
1.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.7%
Female 51.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Waverly vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.4%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.6%
96% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Waverly vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Waverly is $104,444, which is 39% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes.

Income: Waverly vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$104,444
39% above US avg
Per Capita Income$83,272
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
IRS Avg AGI$69,947

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.9%
19% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.1%
67% below US avg
Establishments (County)5,565
County GDP$13,421M

Business (County)

Restaurants552
Healthcare776
Retail804
Manufacturing216

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,552
87% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.30%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time13.4 min
Drive Alone73.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Waverly is $284,600, 1% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$284,600
1% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied98.0%
Housing Units246
Median Year Built1943

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,552
87% above US avg
Effective Rate2.30%
Waverly has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.7 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.7 inches
23% above US avg
Snowfall82.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,336 ft (407 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density327/sq mi
Coordinates41.5276°N, 75.7030°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42069
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 74.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (120% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 2.8-point margin. 95.1% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.3%
D 51%

Winner: Democrat by 2.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+74.2%
120% above US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+34.6%
School Test Score5.95
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density327/sq mi
Total Area1.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access95.1%
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities776
Restaurants552
Retail Stores804

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute13.4 min
Drive Alone73.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.1%

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