At a Glance
Median Income
$31,797
$22,456 per capita
Home Value
$74,200
Zillow: $134,969
Median Rent
$732/mo
38.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.1%
77.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
16.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
21.2% 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
3.1 / 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 $31,797 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,456. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 704 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wayne is $74,200 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $134,969. Median rent is $732/month, with 38.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
6.1% of adults in Wayne hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
77.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wayne has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,433
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density1,214/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$31,797
Per Capita$22,456
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty16.1%
County GDP$1,347M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,152
Housing
A+
Home Value$74,200
Rent$732
Ownership42.6%
Zillow$134,969
Housing Units719
Rent Burden38.6%
Health
Obesity41.8%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking21.2%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death16,601/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain45.1 in/yr
Elevation592 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.1%
High School+77.0%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute22 min
Broadband77.2%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Wayne was founded in 1842.
The median home in Wayne was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.