Waynesboro, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Waynesboro city County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
22,574 Population 1,508/sq mi density
$56,364 Median Income $32,036 per capita
$236,600 Home Value $317,127 Zillow
$972 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
245 Violent Crime/100K 1,542 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$56,364 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$236,600 home value, $972/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
245 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Waynesboro, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,364
25% below
$32,036 per capita
Home Value
$236,600
16% below
Zillow: $317,127
Median Rent
$972/mo
16% below
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
245/100K
36% below
1,542/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.3%
22% below
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Waynesboro Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Waynesboro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
75%
Home Value
84%
Rent
84%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
78%
Unemployment
106%
Crime
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Waynesboro a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Waynesboro residents earn a median household income of $56,364 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,036. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 776 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Waynesboro is $236,600 , 16% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $317,127. Median rent is $972/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Safety & Crime

Waynesboro reports 245 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,542/100K.

Education

26.3% of adults in Waynesboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Waynesboro has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population22,574
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density1,508/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born5.6%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,364
Per Capita$32,036
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty9.1%
Avg Weekly Wage$943

Housing

A
Home Value$236,600
Rent$972
Ownership59.6%
Zillow$317,127
Housing Units10,288
Rent Burden29.2%

Crime

F
Violent245/100K
Property1,542/100K

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death11,090/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
Elevation1,355 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.3%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+10.8%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute21 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Waynesboro was founded in 1798.
The median home in Waynesboro was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Shenandoah Valley Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.