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Wayland, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Washington County County
Wayland, IA
At a Glance
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)
Is Wayland a Good Place to Live?
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 0.4% (89% 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 $151,598. 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.
Safety & Crime
Wayland reports 541 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 42% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 946/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.