Pennsylvania
Waynesburg is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 3,868. Residents earn $49,648 per year, which is 34% below the national average.
Based on current data, Waynesburg receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Waynesburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Waynesburg is $49,648, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 19.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Waynesburg is $148,900, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $760 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Waynesburg is below the national average at 365 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,948 per 100,000, 50% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 34.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 90.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Waynesburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches, including 30.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 98.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,648 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,731 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,297 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $82,294 |
| Unemployment | 5.2% |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.3% |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 800 |
| County GDP | $4,624M |
| Restaurants | 62 |
| Healthcare | 117 |
| Retail | 107 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,129 |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.44% |
| Commute Time | 23.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.4% |
| Census Median | $148,900 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $159,307 |
| Census Median Rent | $760 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 30.5% |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 55.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,129 |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.44% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.4% |
| Premature Death | 9,516/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 69.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 117 |
| Total Violent | 365.4/100K |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 24.4/100K |
| Robbery | 48.7/100K |
| Assault | 292.3/100K |
| Total Property | 2,947.6/100K |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 974.4/100K |
| Theft | 1,924.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 48.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.1 inches |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 30.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,066 ft (325 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,775/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8983°N, 80.1855°W |
| County FIPS | 42059 |
Winner: Republican by 44.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 34.4% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 4,775/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 87.8% |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 117 |
| Restaurants | 62 |
| Retail Stores | 107 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 23.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.4% |