Waverly, VA

Virginia · Metropolitan · City

3.2 Good / 5.0
2,629 Population
$71,154 Median Income
$135,300 Home Value
$947 Median Rent
58°F Avg Temperature
193 Violent Crime / 100K
39.4 yrs Median Age
21.4% Bachelor's Degree+
3.2
Overall
3.9
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.7
Education

People

Population2,629
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density851/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Largest GroupBlack 78.0%

Economy

3.9/5
Median Income$71,154
Per Capita Income$31,738
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty Rate4.3%

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$135,300
Zillow Value$186,607
Median Rent$947
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,369

Health

Obesity46.9%
Diabetes14.9%
Depression21.6%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime193/100K
Property Crime1,689/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft48.3/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Jan / Jul37° / 79°
Rain50 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 35 (Good)

Education

2.7/5
Bachelor's+21.4%
High School+83.8%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.58
Libraries (County)3

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute33 min
Work From Home11.8%
BroadbandN/A

How Waverly Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$71,154
Home Value$135,300
Median Rent$947
Poverty Rate4.3%
Bachelor's Degree+21.4%
Unemployment5.8%
Violent Crime193.1 /100K
Avg Temperature58.1°F

Population & Age

Total Population2,629
Population Density851 per sq mi
Median Age39.4 years
Male51.5%
Female48.5%
Male 51.5%
Female 48.5%

Race & Ethnicity

White 18.3% Black 78% Hispanic 0.4% Other 3.3%
White18.3%
Black or African American78.0%
Hispanic or Latino0.4%
Asian0.0%
Other Races3.3%

Language

English Only93.4%
Spanish Speakers6.6%
English 93.4% Spanish 6.6%

Social Characteristics

Disability13.8%
Health Insurance87.4%

Income

5% below avg
Median Household Income$71,154
Per Capita Income$31,738
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,237
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$69,526

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate5.8%
Poverty Rate4.3%
Total Establishments (County)668

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation43
Healthcare Facilities41
Retail Stores59
Manufacturing22
Total Establishments668

Industry Mix

Restaurants 43 Healthcare 41 Retail 59 Manufacturing 22

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$69,526
Avg Property Tax Paid$3,179

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time32.6 min
Work From Home11.8%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

52% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$135,300
Zillow Home Value Index$186,607

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$206,450
Price Per Sq Ft$80
Homes Sold (month)3
Sale-to-List Ratio97.5%
Price Drops66.7%
Active Inventory3

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied57.0%

Rental Costs

19% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$947

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,137
1 Bedroom$1,181
2 Bedroom$1,369
3 Bedroom$1,787
4 Bedroom$2,126

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$3,179
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.35%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity46.9%
Diabetes14.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure40.8%
Asthma12.8%
COPD6.9%
Stroke4.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking12.6%
Physical Inactivity31.1%
Depression21.6%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.6%
Physical Distress (14+ days)14.4%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage87.4%
Regular Checkup80.6%
Premature Death Rate7,210 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.7 / 10
Exercise Access46.0%
Healthcare Facilities (County)41
Restaurants (County)43

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime193.1 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape48.3 /100K
Robbery96.5 /100K
Aggravated Assault48.3 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime1,689.2 /100K
Burglary579.2 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,061.8 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft48.3 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)10

Temperature

37°F Jan 79°F Jul
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Average58.1°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation49.9 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median35.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation110 ft (34 m)
Land Area3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²)
Population Density851 per sq mi
Latitude37.0340°
Longitude-77.0956°
County FIPS51149

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.2%
D 38.9%

Republican +21.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.4%
High School+83.8%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.58

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density851 per sq mi
Land Area3.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)3

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)10

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