Living in Waverly, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Waverly · Census data 2020–2024
Waverly has 901 residents with a median age of 34. The median household income is $47,969 (32% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $117,700, the median rent is $910/month.
Waverly is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Waverly at a glance
- Population
- 901
- Median age
- 34State: 39
- Median household income
- $47,969State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $117,700State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $910/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 54.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.5%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Waverly a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 9.8%.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Waverly
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Waverly the median home value is $117,700, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $910 per month, which is 23.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,037 a month in housing costs.
Waverly median household income
The median household income in Waverly is $47,969 and the income per person is $22,763. 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Waverly: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 334
- Owner-occupied
- 54.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.3%
- Vacant
- 7.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.70
Waverly demographics
- Population
- 901
- Median age
- 34
- Under 18
- 32.7%
- 65 and older
- 21.4%
- Households
- 309
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 2.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Waverly ›
Education in Waverly
18.5% of adults 25 and older in Waverly have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Waverly
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 1.8%
- Drive alone
- 79.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.9%
Waverly vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly | 901 | $47,969 | $117,700 | $910 |
| Blackburn | 240 | $82,500 | $117,600 | $716 |
| Alma | 450 | $68,750 | $155,000 | $823 |
| Malta Bend | 211 | $46,875 | $91,000 | — |
| Dover | 136 | $85,417 | $187,500 | — |
| Corder | 442 | $91,250 | $83,100 | $800 |
| Norborne | 676 | $65,577 | $105,700 | $675 |
| Carrollton | 3,145 | $49,777 | $110,200 | $834 |
| Higginsville | 4,781 | $81,033 | $166,100 | $980 |
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What is the median household income in Waverly, MO?
The median household income in Waverly is $47,969, 32% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Waverly?
The median home value in Waverly is $117,700, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Waverly?
The median gross rent in Waverly is $910 per month, about 23.3% of household income.
Is Waverly, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 9.8%. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Waverly?
The median age in Waverly is 34 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Waverly?
The average commute to work in Waverly is 29 minutes; 1.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Waverly?
The unemployment rate in Waverly is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Waverly?
18.5% of adults in Waverly 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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