At a Glance
Median Income
$78,125
$29,972 per capita
Home Value
$98,000
Zillow: $161,175
Median Rent
$733/mo
28.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
59/100K
1,372/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
10.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
291 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wayland residents earn a median household income of $78,125 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,972. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,495 business establishments, including 133 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wayland is $98,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,175. Median rent is $733/month, with 28.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Wayland reports 59 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,372/100K.
Education
16.9% of adults in Wayland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wayland has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population1,817
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density1,608/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$78,125
Per Capita$29,972
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty10.9%
County GDP$3,092M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,093
Housing
A+
Home Value$98,000
Rent$733
Ownership79.2%
Zillow$161,175
Housing Units751
Rent Burden28.6%
Crime
F
Violent59/100K
Property1,372/100K
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death5,954/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain29.0 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,363 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute32 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Wayland was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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