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Waynesville, NC
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Waynesville, NC
At a Glance
How Waynesville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Waynesville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Waynesville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Waynesville residents earn a median household income of $50,554 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,577. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,983 business establishments, including 182 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waynesville is $254,800 , 10% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $348,098. Median rent is $1,105/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Waynesville reports 611 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 61% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,751/100K. The murder rate is 39.4/100K.
Education
31.3% of adults in Waynesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% below the national average). 87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waynesville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.