Living in Lake Waynoka, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lake Waynoka · Census data 2020–2024
Lake Waynoka has 1,266 residents with a median age of 49.5. The median household income is $82,434 (15% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $222,200.
Lake Waynoka is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lake Waynoka at a glance
- Population
- 1,266
- Median age
- 49.5State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $82,434State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $222,200State: $214,800
- Homeowners
- 86.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.6%
- Average commute
- 41 min
Is Lake Waynoka a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the Ohio median; a poverty rate of 4.2%.
Cons: Home values 3% higher than the state median; an average commute of 41 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Lake Waynoka
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lake Waynoka the median home value is $222,200, 33% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,391 a month in housing costs.
Lake Waynoka median household income
The median household income in Lake Waynoka is $82,434 and the income per person is $36,419. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Lake Waynoka: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 898
- Owner-occupied
- 86.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.1%
- Vacant
- 39.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.33
39.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Lake Waynoka has many vacation and second homes.
Lake Waynoka demographics
- Population
- 1,266
- Median age
- 49.5
- Under 18
- 16.6%
- 65 and older
- 25.8%
- Households
- 543
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 12.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lake Waynoka ›
Education in Lake Waynoka
20.6% of adults 25 and older in Lake Waynoka have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 10.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lake Waynoka
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 41 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Drive alone
- 83.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.6%
Lake Waynoka vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Waynoka | 1,266 | $82,434 | $222,200 | — |
| Sardinia | 1,138 | $58,438 | $99,600 | $653 |
| Russellville | 717 | $65,268 | $111,500 | $787 |
| Winchester | 1,282 | $40,625 | $130,900 | $555 |
| Mowrystown | 510 | $72,813 | $93,000 | $858 |
| Georgetown | 3,899 | $41,607 | $148,600 | $760 |
| Buford | 455 | $86,414 | $159,500 | — |
| Mount Orab | 4,987 | $58,347 | $267,400 | $805 |
| Hamersville | 918 | $66,554 | $165,400 | $884 |
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What is the median household income in Lake Waynoka, OH?
The median household income in Lake Waynoka is $82,434, 15% higher than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lake Waynoka?
The median home value in Lake Waynoka is $222,200, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
Is Lake Waynoka, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the Ohio median; a poverty rate of 4.2%. Minuses: home values 3% higher than the state median; an average commute of 41 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%.
What is the median age in Lake Waynoka?
The median age in Lake Waynoka is 49.5 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Lake Waynoka?
The average commute to work in Lake Waynoka is 41 minutes; 6.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lake Waynoka?
The unemployment rate in Lake Waynoka is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lake Waynoka?
20.6% of adults in Lake Waynoka 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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