Living in Waynetown, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Waynetown · Census data 2020–2024
Waynetown has 805 residents with a median age of 34.1. The median household income is $60,583 (16% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $128,700, the median rent is $1,013/month.
Waynetown is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Waynetown at a glance
- Population
- 805
- Median age
- 34.1State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $60,583State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $128,700State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $1,013/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 80.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.8%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Waynetown a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 41% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%; a poverty rate of 16.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Waynetown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Waynetown the median home value is $128,700, 61% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,013 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,082 a month in housing costs.
Waynetown median household income
The median household income in Waynetown is $60,583 and the income per person is $25,413. 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Waynetown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 373
- Owner-occupied
- 80.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.6%
- Vacant
- 12.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.46
Waynetown demographics
- Population
- 805
- Median age
- 34.1
- Under 18
- 26.6%
- 65 and older
- 11.6%
- Households
- 327
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Waynetown ›
Education in Waynetown
14.8% of adults 25 and older in Waynetown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 4.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Waynetown
- Unemployment rate
- 6.7%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 3.4%
- Drive alone
- 84.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
Waynetown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waynetown | 805 | $60,583 | $128,700 | $1,013 |
| Hillsboro | 656 | $70,769 | $109,200 | $1,020 |
| Wingate | 296 | $64,375 | $76,000 | — |
| Mellott | 195 | $86,000 | $140,600 | — |
| Wallace | 140 | $75,500 | $103,400 | — |
| New Richmond | 433 | $80,329 | $89,200 | $875 |
| Newtown | 200 | $59,167 | $99,000 | — |
| Crawfordsville | 16,491 | $55,033 | $134,000 | $857 |
| Lake Holiday | 845 | $109,306 | $291,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Waynetown, IN?
The median household income in Waynetown is $60,583, 16% lower than the Indiana median of $71,957 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Waynetown?
The median home value in Waynetown is $128,700, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Waynetown?
The median gross rent in Waynetown is $1,013 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Waynetown, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 41% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%; a poverty rate of 16.5%.
What is the median age in Waynetown?
The median age in Waynetown is 34.1 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Waynetown?
The average commute to work in Waynetown is 27 minutes; 3.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Waynetown?
The unemployment rate in Waynetown is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Waynetown?
14.8% of adults in Waynetown 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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