Sign In Register

Waverly, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Washington County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
395 Population 262/sq mi density
$79,539 Median Income $30,764 per capita
$265,000 Home Value $182,117 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
102 Violent Crime/100K 443 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$79,539 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$265,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
102 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Waverly, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$79,539
6% above
$30,764 per capita
Home Value
$265,000
6% below
Zillow: $182,117
Violent Crime
102/100K
73% below
443/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.4%
5% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
31% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 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
106%
Home Value
94%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
105%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
27%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Waverly a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 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 $79,539 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,764. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,656 business establishments, including 134 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Waverly is $265,000 , 6% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $182,117. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.

Safety & Crime

Waverly reports 102 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 443/100K.

Education

35.4% of adults in Waverly hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Waverly has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population395
Median Age54.3 yrs
Density262/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$79,539
Per Capita$30,764
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$4,760M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,138

Housing

A+
Home Value$265,000
Rent
Ownership67.5%
Zillow$182,117
Housing Units164
Rent Burden29.8%

Crime

F
Violent102/100K
Property443/100K

Health

Obesity42.2%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death10,492/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain42.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation644 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+18.3%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Waverly was built in 1995.
21.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 134 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.