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Waverly, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Prince George County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,629 Population 851/sq mi density
$71,154 Median Income $31,738 per capita
$135,300 Home Value $186,607 Zillow
$947 Median Rent 23.7% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
205 Violent Crime/100K 1,437 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$71,154 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$135,300 home value, $947/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
205 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Waverly, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,154
5% below
$31,738 per capita
Home Value
$135,300
52% below
Zillow: $186,607
Median Rent
$947/mo
19% below
23.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
205/100K
46% below
1,437/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.4%
36% below
83.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
61% above
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.9%
46% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
305 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)

Income
95%
Home Value
48%
Rent
81%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
161%
Crime
54%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Waverly a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 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 5.8% (61% 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 $186,607. 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.

Safety & Crime

Waverly reports 205 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,437/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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 58°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population2,629
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density851/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$71,154
Per Capita$31,738
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty4.3%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,237

Housing

A+
Home Value$135,300
Rent$947
Ownership57.0%
Zillow$186,607
Housing Units981
Rent Burden23.7%

Crime

F
Violent205/100K
Property1,437/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault51/100K
Burglary205/100K

Health

Obesity46.9%
Diabetes14.9%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,210/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain49.9 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
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.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.