At a Glance
Median Income
$104,444
$83,272 per capita
Home Value
$284,600
Zillow: $349,248
Bachelor's Degree+
74.2%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
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?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Waverly residents earn a median household income of $104,444 , which is 39% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $83,272. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,565 business establishments, including 552 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 $349,248. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.
Education
74.2% of adults in Waverly hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(120% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waverly has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population513
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density327/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$104,444
Per Capita$83,272
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$13,421M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
A+
Home Value$284,600
Rent
Ownership98.0%
Zillow$349,248
Housing Units246
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,256/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,336 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+74.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+34.6%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute13 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Waverly was built in 1943.
17.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 552 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.