At a Glance
Median Income
$143,981
$81,153 per capita
Home Value
$664,900
Zillow: $911,783
Median Rent
$1,993/mo
31.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
143/100K
1,361/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
72.6%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
271 sunny days/yr
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+
3.7 / 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 $143,981 , which is 92% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $81,153. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,922 business establishments, including 2,054 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wayne is $664,900 , 136% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $911,783. Median rent is $1,993/month, with 31.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Wayne reports 143 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,361/100K.
Education
72.6% of adults in Wayne hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(115% above the national average).
96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wayne has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population6,902
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density3,256/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$143,981
Per Capita$81,153
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$110,422M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,700
Housing
A
Home Value$664,900
Rent$1,993
Ownership59.5%
Zillow$911,783
Housing Units2,816
Rent Burden31.1%
Crime
F
Violent143/100K
Property1,361/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death5,470/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain50.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation461 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+72.6%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+33.3%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute27 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed255 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries37
Did You Know?
The median home in Wayne was built in 1959.
19.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 255 Mbps.
There are 2,054 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.
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