At a Glance
Median Income
$169,583
$85,824 per capita
Home Value
$674,000
Zillow: $788,280
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
59.5%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
0.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.7%
8.9% smoking rate
How Wayne Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wayne's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wayne a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wayne residents earn a median household income of $169,583 , which is 126% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $85,824. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,855 business establishments, including 1,068 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wayne is $674,000 , 139% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $788,280. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 27.8% 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 1989.
Education
59.5% of adults in Wayne hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% above the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wayne has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population2,284
Median Age50.6 yrs
Density399/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born19.2%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$169,583
Per Capita$85,824
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty0.4%
County GDP$37,058M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,208
Housing
A
Home Value$674,000
Rent$3,501
Ownership94.3%
Zillow$788,280
Housing Units913
Rent Burden27.8%
Health
Obesity28.7%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking8.9%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death6,046/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain33.2 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation740 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+59.5%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+24.4%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute24 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in Wayne was built in 1989.
17.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.1% of the population has a disability.
19.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 1,068 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.