Ohio · Metropolitan Area
Wayne is a small town in Ohio with a population of 1,087. Residents earn $74,688 per year, which is 1% below the national average.
Based on current data, Wayne receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Wayne offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Wayne is $74,688, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Wayne is $130,500, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $983 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
12.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Wayne experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.8% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $74,688 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,073 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,088 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $81,132 |
| Unemployment | 7.0% |
| 94% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.3% |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,473 |
| County GDP | $10,692M |
| Restaurants | 337 |
| Healthcare | 293 |
| Retail | 345 |
| Manufacturing | 171 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,555 |
| 87% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.02% |
| Commute Time | 28.6 min |
| Work from Home | 0.6% |
| Census Median | $130,500 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $158,769 |
| Census Median Rent | $983 |
| 15% below US avg |
| Studio | $718 |
| 1 Bedroom | $816 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,041 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,269 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,491 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,555 |
| 87% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.02% |
| Obesity | 40.5% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.0% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.4% |
| Depression | 29.9% |
| Mental Distress | 19.8% |
| Physical Distress | 13.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.7% |
| Premature Death | 6,563/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 68.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 293 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.9 inches |
| 8% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 703 ft (214 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,397/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3010°N, 83.4717°W |
| County FIPS | 39173 |
Winner: Republican by 10.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.0% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.52 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 3,397/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 12 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 293 |
| Restaurants | 337 |
| Retail Stores | 345 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Avg Commute | 28.6 min |
| Work from Home | 0.6% |