Living in Waynesboro, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Waynesboro · Census data 2020–2024
Waynesboro has 4,518 residents with a median age of 39.1. The median household income is $31,684 (44% lower than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $86,200, the median rent is $708/month.
Waynesboro at a glance
- Population
- 4,518
- Median age
- 39.1State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $31,684State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $86,200State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $708/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 63.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.7%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Waynesboro a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.8%.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the Mississippi median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 28.2%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Waynesboro
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Waynesboro the median home value is $86,200, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $708 per month, which is 42.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $886 a month in housing costs.
Waynesboro median household income
The median household income in Waynesboro is $31,684 and the income per person is $26,959. 28.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Waynesboro: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,226
- Owner-occupied
- 63.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.4%
- Vacant
- 18%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.43
Waynesboro demographics
- Population
- 4,518
- Median age
- 39.1
- Under 18
- 21%
- 65 and older
- 18.8%
- Households
- 1,825
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Waynesboro ›
Education in Waynesboro
16.7% of adults 25 and older in Waynesboro have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 7.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Waynesboro
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 7.6%
- Drive alone
- 83.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.4%
Waynesboro vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesboro | 4,518 | $31,684 | $86,200 | $708 |
| Clara | 540 | $30,645 | $96,700 | — |
| Shubuta | 553 | $55,000 | $85,700 | $663 |
| Millry | 520 | $39,167 | $156,500 | $370 |
| Silas | 559 | $66,250 | $87,600 | — |
| De Soto | 178 | $35,139 | $218,800 | — |
| Gilbertown | 770 | $70,156 | $160,400 | $983 |
| Toxey | 239 | $62,857 | $181,300 | — |
| Sandersville | 413 | $52,667 | $95,000 | $718 |
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What is the median household income in Waynesboro, MS?
The median household income in Waynesboro is $31,684, 44% lower than the Mississippi median of $56,447 (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 $86,200, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in Waynesboro?
The median gross rent in Waynesboro is $708 per month, about 42.6% of household income.
Is Waynesboro, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.8%. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the Mississippi median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 28.2%.
What is the median age in Waynesboro?
The median age in Waynesboro is 39.1 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Waynesboro?
The average commute to work in Waynesboro is 27 minutes; 7.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Waynesboro?
The unemployment rate in Waynesboro is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Waynesboro?
16.7% 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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