Living in Waverly, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Waverly · Census data 2020–2024
Waverly has 4,440 residents with a median age of 38.6. The median household income is $111,632 (46% higher than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $316,600, the median rent is $1,076/month.
Waverly at a glance
- Population
- 4,440
- Median age
- 38.6State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $111,632State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $316,600State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $1,076/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 81%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.9%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Waverly a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 46% higher than the Nebraska median; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 0.5%.
Cons: Home values 33% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
The weather is best in May to July and September.
Cost of living in Waverly
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Waverly the median home value is $316,600, 5% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,076 per month, which is 16.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,013 a month in housing costs.
Waverly median household income
The median household income in Waverly is $111,632 and the income per person is $39,281. 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Waverly: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,548
- Owner-occupied
- 81%
- Renter-occupied
- 19%
- Vacant
- 2.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 2.92
Waverly demographics
- Population
- 4,440
- Median age
- 38.6
- Under 18
- 31.4%
- 65 and older
- 18.6%
- Households
- 1,507
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 10.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Waverly ›
Education in Waverly
40.9% of adults 25 and older in Waverly have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 14.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Waverly
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Drive alone
- 84.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.7%
Waverly vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly | 4,440 | $111,632 | $316,600 | $1,076 |
| Greenwood | 601 | $90,774 | $177,000 | $1,283 |
| Alvo | 123 | $113,750 | $187,500 | — |
| Walton | 579 | $48,088 | $464,000 | — |
| Eagle | 1,259 | $76,875 | $172,800 | $1,104 |
| Davey | 117 | $109,375 | $230,700 | — |
| Lincoln | 294,856 | $71,867 | $264,000 | $1,086 |
| Ceresco | 1,225 | $96,944 | $210,600 | $1,014 |
| Ashland | 3,071 | $89,408 | $249,700 | $866 |
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What is the median household income in Waverly, NE?
The median household income in Waverly is $111,632, 46% higher than the Nebraska median of $76,475 (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 $316,600, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Waverly?
The median gross rent in Waverly is $1,076 per month, about 16.8% of household income.
Is Waverly, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 46% higher than the Nebraska median; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 0.5%. Minuses: home values 33% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
What is the median age in Waverly?
The median age in Waverly is 38.6 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Waverly?
The average commute to work in Waverly is 24 minutes; 9.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Waverly?
The unemployment rate in Waverly is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Waverly?
40.9% 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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