At a Glance
Median Income
$58,208
$28,338 per capita
Home Value
$108,600
Zillow: $133,818
Median Rent
$746/mo
24.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
16.1% smoking rate
How Wayne City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wayne City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wayne City a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wayne City residents earn a median household income of $58,208 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,338. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 379 business establishments, including 36 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wayne City is $108,600 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $133,818. Median rent is $746/month, with 24.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
19.3% of adults in Wayne City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wayne City has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,050
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density607/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,208
Per Capita$28,338
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$679M
Avg Weekly Wage$825
Housing
A+
Home Value$108,600
Rent$746
Ownership83.1%
Zillow$133,818
Housing Units450
Rent Burden24.4%
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,935/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
Elevation451 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute26 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Wayne City was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.