At a Glance
Median Income
$61,250
$31,371 per capita
Home Value
$124,000
Zillow: $200,194
Median Rent
$748/mo
24.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21.3% smoking rate
How Wayne Lakes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wayne Lakes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wayne Lakes a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wayne Lakes residents earn a median household income of $61,250 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,371. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,354 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wayne Lakes is $124,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $200,194. Median rent is $748/month, with 24.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
12.0% of adults in Wayne Lakes hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wayne Lakes has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population843
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density1,591/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born3.9%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$31,371
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$3,389M
Avg Weekly Wage$970
Housing
A+
Home Value$124,000
Rent$748
Ownership78.2%
Zillow$200,194
Housing Units362
Rent Burden24.2%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking21.3%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death9,154/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain40.3 in/yr
Elevation1,074 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute30 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Wayne Lakes was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.