At a Glance
Median Income
$65,703
$27,627 per capita
Home Value
$191,700
Zillow: $290,677
Median Rent
$925/mo
20.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
12.9% 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
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Waverly residents earn a median household income of $65,703 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,627. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,669 business establishments, including 1,237 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waverly is $191,700 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $290,677. Median rent is $925/month, with 20.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Education
22.1% of adults in Waverly hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waverly has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population163
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density398/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans10.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$65,703
Per Capita$27,627
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$40,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,259
Housing
A+
Home Value$191,700
Rent$925
Ownership82.0%
Zillow$290,677
Housing Units62
Rent Burden20.8%
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,070/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain18.4 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation2,537 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 46%
Commute26 min
Broadband96.7%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Waverly was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Spokane International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 1,237 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 40 fatal vehicle crashes.
819 declared natural disasters on record.