Living in Waynesboro, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Waynesboro · Census data 2020–2024
Waynesboro has 5,644 residents with a median age of 29.1. The median household income is $41,620 (46% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $161,500, the median rent is $746/month.
Waynesboro at a glance
- Population
- 5,644
- Median age
- 29.1State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $41,620State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $161,500State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $746/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 29.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.9%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Waynesboro a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 26%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Waynesboro
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Waynesboro the median home value is $161,500, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $746 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,379 a month in housing costs.
Waynesboro median household income
The median household income in Waynesboro is $41,620 and the income per person is $20,700. 26% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Waynesboro: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,673
- Owner-occupied
- 29.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 70.6%
- Vacant
- 17.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.53
Waynesboro demographics
- Population
- 5,644
- Median age
- 29.1
- Under 18
- 24.3%
- 65 and older
- 17%
- Households
- 2,204
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Waynesboro ›
Education in Waynesboro
11.9% of adults 25 and older in Waynesboro have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 1.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Waynesboro
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 5.7%
- Drive alone
- 78.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.5%
Waynesboro vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesboro | 5,644 | $41,620 | $161,500 | $746 |
| Gough | 139 | $13,872 | $9,999 | $823 |
| Hephzibah | 3,747 | $65,109 | $185,700 | $1,127 |
| Sardis | 912 | $52,303 | $61,800 | $659 |
| Girard | 137 | $66,250 | $111,100 | — |
| Blythe | 806 | $48,750 | $135,800 | $925 |
| Millen | 2,956 | $42,269 | $86,300 | $537 |
| Jackson | 1,870 | $39,634 | $199,800 | $541 |
| Midville | 378 | $32,778 | $56,800 | $362 |
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What is the median household income in Waynesboro, GA?
The median household income in Waynesboro is $41,620, 46% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Waynesboro?
The median home value in Waynesboro is $161,500, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Waynesboro?
The median gross rent in Waynesboro is $746 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is Waynesboro, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 26%.
What is the median age in Waynesboro?
The median age in Waynesboro is 29.1 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Waynesboro?
The average commute to work in Waynesboro is 25 minutes; 5.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Waynesboro?
The unemployment rate in Waynesboro is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Waynesboro?
11.9% of adults in Waynesboro have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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