Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Waynesboro is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 11,044. Residents earn $58,311 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Waynesboro receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Waynesboro offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Waynesboro is $58,311, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. Only 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Waynesboro is $180,400, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,027 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Waynesboro is below the national average at 298 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,791 per 100,000, 42% above the national average.
17.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Waynesboro experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 96.7% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.3% |
| 75% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,311 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,533 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,068 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,390 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.8% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,466 |
| County GDP | $8,379M |
| Restaurants | 288 |
| Healthcare | 343 |
| Retail | 454 |
| Manufacturing | 201 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,983 |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.76% |
| Commute Time | 23.8 min |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |
| Census Median | $180,400 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $269,344 |
| Median List Price | $270,000 |
| Median List Price | $270,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $162 |
| Homes Sold | 13 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.4% |
| Price Drops | 66.7% |
| Inventory | 27 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,027 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,301 |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 49.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,983 |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.76% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,611/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 343 |
| Total Violent | 297.7/100K |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 83.7/100K |
| Robbery | 46.5/100K |
| Assault | 167.5/100K |
| Total Property | 2,791.2/100K |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 660.6/100K |
| Theft | 2,056.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 74.4/100K |
| Arson | 55.8/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,220/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7524°N, 77.5823°W |
| County FIPS | 42055 |
Winner: Republican by 43 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 3,220/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 343 |
| Restaurants | 288 |
| Retail Stores | 454 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 23.8 min |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |