Wayland, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Washington County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,140 Population 1,075/sq mi density
$67,000 Median Income $29,584 per capita
$122,200 Home Value $167,834 Zillow
$693 Median Rent 23.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$67,000 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,200 home value, $693/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Wayland, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,000
11% below
$29,584 per capita
Home Value
$122,200
57% below
Zillow: $167,834
Median Rent
$693/mo
40% below
23.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.1%
28% below
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Wayland Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Wayland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
89%
Home Value
43%
Rent
60%
Poverty
18%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
19%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wayland a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wayland residents earn a median household income of $67,000 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,584. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 858 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wayland is $122,200 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $167,834. Median rent is $693/month, with 23.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.

Education

24.1% of adults in Wayland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wayland has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,140
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density1,075/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,000
Per Capita$29,584
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$1,863M
Avg Weekly Wage$933

Housing

A+
Home Value$122,200
Rent$693
Ownership76.2%
Zillow$167,834
Housing Units436
Rent Burden23.5%

Health

Obesity38.4%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,076/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
Elevation712 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.1%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute24 min
Broadband86.9%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Wayland was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.