At a Glance
Median Income
$71,154
$31,738 per capita
Home Value
$135,300
Zillow: $199,485
Median Rent
$947/mo
23.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.4%
83.8% high school+
Unemployment
9.7%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.9%
16.9% 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?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Waverly residents earn a median household income of $71,154 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,738. The unemployment rate stands at 9.7% (169% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 668 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waverly is $135,300 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,485. Median rent is $947/month, with 23.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Education
21.4% of adults in Waverly hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
83.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waverly has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,629
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density851/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans12.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$71,154
Per Capita$31,738
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty4.3%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,237
Housing
A+
Home Value$135,300
Rent$947
Ownership57.0%
Zillow$199,485
Housing Units981
Rent Burden23.7%
Health
Obesity46.9%
Diabetes14.9%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,210/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain49.7 in/yr
Elevation110 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.4%
High School+83.8%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute33 min
Broadband78.7%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Waverly was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Franklin Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.369 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.