At a Glance
Median Income
$31,042
$16,280 per capita
Home Value
$21,800
Zillow: $43,416
Median Rent
$1,047/mo
14.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.5%
68.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
46.9% poverty rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wayland a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wayland residents earn a median household income of $31,042 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,280. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 46.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,160 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wayland is $21,800 , 92% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $43,416. Median rent is $1,047/month, with 14.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
5.5% of adults in Wayland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% below the national average).
68.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wayland has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population360
Median Age30.2 yrs
Density133/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
D
Median Income$31,042
Per Capita$16,280
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty46.9%
County GDP$1,403M
Avg Weekly Wage$912
Housing
A+
Home Value$21,800
Rent$1,047
Ownership63.3%
Zillow$43,416
Housing Units143
Rent Burden14.1%
Health
Obesity31.0%
Premature Death19,361/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain47.6 in/yr
Elevation892 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.5%
High School+68.2%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute22 min
Broadband85.3%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Wayland was founded in 1923.
The median home in Wayland was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (92 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.