Living in Wayland, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wayland · Census data 2020–2024
Wayland has 2,007 residents with a median age of 36.5. The median household income is $74,688 (13% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $99,500, the median rent is $808/month.
Wayland at a glance
- Population
- 2,007
- Median age
- 36.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $74,688State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $99,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $808/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 77.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.3%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Wayland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 17%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wayland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wayland the median home value is $99,500, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $808 per month, which is 32.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,234 a month in housing costs.
Wayland median household income
The median household income in Wayland is $74,688 and the income per person is $29,263. 17% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Wayland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 829
- Owner-occupied
- 77.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.8%
- Vacant
- 13.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.72
Wayland demographics
- Population
- 2,007
- Median age
- 36.5
- Under 18
- 31.5%
- 65 and older
- 13.2%
- Households
- 718
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wayland ›
Education in Wayland
15.3% of adults 25 and older in Wayland have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 7.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wayland
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 5.9%
- Drive alone
- 73.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.8%
Wayland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayland | 2,007 | $74,688 | $99,500 | $808 |
| Springwater | 584 | $75,551 | $140,300 | $979 |
| Dansville | 4,653 | $57,329 | $118,600 | $906 |
| Cumminsville | 132 | $82,396 | $96,300 | — |
| Cohocton | 946 | $66,250 | $84,100 | $693 |
| Naples | 1,028 | $53,611 | $156,400 | $881 |
| Groveland Station | 463 | $79,542 | $141,100 | — |
| Canaseraga | 422 | $70,208 | $68,100 | $908 |
| Conesus | 122 | $102,841 | $181,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Wayland, NY?
The median household income in Wayland is $74,688, 13% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Wayland?
The median home value in Wayland is $99,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Wayland?
The median gross rent in Wayland is $808 per month, about 32.2% of household income.
Is Wayland, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 17%.
What is the median age in Wayland?
The median age in Wayland is 36.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Wayland?
The average commute to work in Wayland is 30 minutes; 5.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wayland?
The unemployment rate in Wayland is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wayland?
15.3% of adults in Wayland 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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