At a Glance
Median Income
$45,600
$33,974 per capita
Home Value
$164,700
Zillow: $232,036
Median Rent
$841/mo
29.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
98/100K
1,470/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.5%
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
10.4%
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
318 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?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Waverly residents earn a median household income of $45,600 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,974. The unemployment rate stands at 10.4% (189% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 431 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waverly is $164,700 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,036. Median rent is $841/month, with 29.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Waverly reports 98 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,470/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.5% of adults in Waverly hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waverly has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population4,278
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density489/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$45,600
Per Capita$33,974
Unemployment10.4%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$1,138M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,174
Housing
A+
Home Value$164,700
Rent$841
Ownership72.6%
Zillow$232,036
Housing Units2,291
Rent Burden29.5%
Crime
F
Violent98/100K
Property1,470/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault98/100K
Burglary221/100K
Health
Obesity42.7%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death13,926/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation641 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.5%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute36 min
Broadband82.4%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Waverly was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Maury County Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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