Wayne, OH

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.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,087 Population 3,397/sq mi density
$74,688 Median Income $28,073 per capita
$130,500 Home Value $158,769 Zillow
$983 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$74,688 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,500 home value, $983/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $74,688
1% lower than US avg
Home Value $130,500
54% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.0%
64% lower than US avg
Median Rent $983
15% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.5%
26% higher than US avg
Unemployment 7.0%
94% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.3%
41% lower than US avg

How Wayne Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,087
Median Age29.8 yrs
Density3,397/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

B+
Median Income$74,688
Per Capita$28,073
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$10,692M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$130,500
Rent$983
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$158,769

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity40.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression29.9%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain34.9 in/yr
Elevation703 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+98.0%
School Score6.52

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute29 min
Libraries12

Is Wayne a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Wayne has a population of 1,087 with a density of 3,397 people per square mile. The median age is 29.8 years, 23% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.8%), with 2.2% Hispanic.

Population

1,087
Total Population
3,397
People / sq mi
29.8yrs
Median Age
23% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Wayne vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.8%
25% above US avg
Spanish2.2%
84% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Wayne vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wayne is $74,688, which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Wayne vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$74,688
1% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,073
Avg Weekly Wage$1,088
IRS Avg AGI$81,132

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.0%
94% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.3%
41% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,473
County GDP$10,692M

Business (County)

Restaurants337
Healthcare293
Retail345
Manufacturing171

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,555
87% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.02%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.6 min
Work from Home0.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Wayne is $130,500, 54% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $983 (15% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $158,769.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$130,500
54% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$158,769

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$983
15% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$718
1 Bedroom$816
2 Bedrooms$1,041
3 Bedrooms$1,269
4 Bedrooms$1,491

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied65.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,555
87% above US avg
Effective Rate5.02%
In Wayne, 40.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 29.9% report depression. 26.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Wayne vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.5%
26% above US avg
Diabetes10.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure33.0%
Asthma11.3%
COPD7.3%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.1%
Physical Inactivity26.4%
Depression29.9%
Mental Distress19.8%
Physical Distress13.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.1%
Checkup Rate77.7%
Premature Death6,563/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access68.5%
Healthcare Facilities293

Crime Rates: Wayne vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Safety Score

Wayne has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 34.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall34.9 inches
8% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation703 ft (214 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density3,397/sq mi
Coordinates41.3010°N, 83.4717°W
County FIPS39173
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 12.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 10.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 54.6%
D 44.4%

Winner: Republican by 10.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.0%
64% below US avg
High School+98.0%
School Test Score6.52
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density3,397/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries12
Healthcare Facilities293
Restaurants337
Retail Stores345

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.6 min
Work from Home0.6%

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