At a Glance
Median Income
$72,569
$33,578 per capita
Home Value
$241,300
Zillow: $456,447
Median Rent
$892/mo
31.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
43/100K
1,008/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.5%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Waynesville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Waynesville residents earn a median household income of $72,569 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,578. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,527 business establishments, including 439 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waynesville is $241,300 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $456,447. Median rent is $892/month, with 31.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Waynesville reports 43 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,008/100K.
Education
28.5% of adults in Waynesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waynesville has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,723
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density1,154/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,569
Per Capita$33,578
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$18,762M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,338
Housing
A+
Home Value$241,300
Rent$892
Ownership65.6%
Zillow$456,447
Housing Units1,149
Rent Burden31.9%
Crime
F
Violent43/100K
Property1,008/100K
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,327/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation840 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.5%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score7.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute22 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed159 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Waynesville was founded in 1797.
The median home in Waynesville was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Middletown Regional/Hook Field (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 159 Mbps.
There are 439 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.
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