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Wayne, NE
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Wayne, NE
At a Glance
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)
Is Wayne a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Wayne residents earn a median household income of $52,804 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,294. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 281 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wayne is $198,600 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $231,952. Median rent is $707/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Wayne reports 171 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,456/100K.
Education
34.0% of adults in Wayne hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% above the national average). 94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wayne has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.