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Wayne, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Wayne County County
Wayne, WV
At a Glance
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)
Is Wayne a Good Place to Live?
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 1.7% (53% below 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 $128,292. 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.
Safety & Crime
Wayne reports 193 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,609/100K.
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 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.