Living in Wayne Lakes, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wayne Lakes · Census data 2020–2024
Wayne Lakes has 711 residents with a median age of 52.4. The median household income is $52,500 (26% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $143,600, the median rent is $730/month.
Wayne Lakes is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wayne Lakes at a glance
- Population
- 711
- Median age
- 52.4State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $52,500State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $143,600State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $730/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 84.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.9%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Wayne Lakes a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 33% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 5.9%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Wayne Lakes
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wayne Lakes the median home value is $143,600, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $730 per month, which is 27.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,071 a month in housing costs.
Wayne Lakes median household income
The median household income in Wayne Lakes is $52,500 and the income per person is $32,325. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Wayne Lakes: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 340
- Owner-occupied
- 84.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.3%
- Vacant
- 1.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.13
Wayne Lakes demographics
- Population
- 711
- Median age
- 52.4
- Under 18
- 17.2%
- 65 and older
- 30.9%
- Households
- 334
- Foreign-born
- 5.5%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wayne Lakes ›
Education in Wayne Lakes
8.9% of adults 25 and older in Wayne Lakes have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wayne Lakes
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 5.7%
- Drive alone
- 82.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.1%
Wayne Lakes vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Lakes | 711 | $52,500 | $143,600 | $730 |
| New Madison | 783 | $62,500 | $109,900 | $888 |
| Palestine | 173 | $62,500 | $62,000 | $785 |
| Arcanum | 2,912 | $60,481 | $148,700 | $803 |
| Greenville | 12,741 | $47,237 | $157,800 | $765 |
| Hollansburg | 316 | $58,750 | $69,700 | — |
| Eldorado | 841 | $68,966 | $135,600 | $1,054 |
| West Manchester | 341 | $61,875 | $105,500 | $1,150 |
| Pitsburg | 370 | $54,931 | $161,800 | $919 |
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What is the median household income in Wayne Lakes, OH?
The median household income in Wayne Lakes is $52,500, 26% lower 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 Wayne Lakes?
The median home value in Wayne Lakes is $143,600, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Wayne Lakes?
The median gross rent in Wayne Lakes is $730 per month, about 27.4% of household income.
Is Wayne Lakes, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 33% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 5.9%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Wayne Lakes?
The median age in Wayne Lakes is 52.4 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Wayne Lakes?
The average commute to work in Wayne Lakes is 32 minutes; 5.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wayne Lakes?
The unemployment rate in Wayne Lakes is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wayne Lakes?
8.9% of adults in Wayne Lakes 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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