At a Glance
Median Income
$76,071
$26,114 per capita
Home Value
$109,500
Zillow: $209,029
Median Rent
$900/mo
22.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.6%
87.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
16.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
19.0% 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?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wayne residents earn a median household income of $76,071 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,114. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 860 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wayne is $109,500 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $209,029. Median rent is $900/month, with 22.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
19.6% of adults in Wayne hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wayne has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population787
Median Age27.7 yrs
Density2,071/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$76,071
Per Capita$26,114
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty16.5%
County GDP$2,031M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,081
Housing
A+
Home Value$109,500
Rent$900
Ownership64.7%
Zillow$209,029
Housing Units355
Rent Burden22.8%
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death14,332/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain38.4 in/yr
Elevation1,108 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.6%
High School+87.2%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute26 min
Broadband83.9%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Wayne was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Will Rogers World (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.