Living in Wayne, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wayne · Census data 2020–2024
Wayne has 924 residents with a median age of 30.9. The median household income is $73,125 (about the same as the Ohio median), the median home value is $136,700, the median rent is $914/month.
Wayne is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wayne at a glance
- Population
- 924
- Median age
- 30.9State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $73,125State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $136,700State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $914/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 71%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.2%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Wayne a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Ohio median; home values 36% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 12.6%; a poverty rate of 18.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wayne
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wayne the median home value is $136,700, 59% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $914 per month, which is 14.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,135 a month in housing costs.
Wayne median household income
The median household income in Wayne is $73,125 and the income per person is $30,000. 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Wayne: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 383
- Owner-occupied
- 71%
- Renter-occupied
- 29%
- Vacant
- 3.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.50
Wayne demographics
- Population
- 924
- Median age
- 30.9
- Under 18
- 25.2%
- 65 and older
- 9.1%
- Households
- 369
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wayne ›
Education in Wayne
12.2% of adults 25 and older in Wayne have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 4.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wayne
- Unemployment rate
- 12.6%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0.4%
- Drive alone
- 91.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.9%
Wayne vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 924 | $73,125 | $136,700 | $914 |
| Bradner | 1,053 | $64,286 | $133,300 | $666 |
| Risingsun | 737 | $66,705 | $102,400 | $858 |
| West Millgrove | 185 | $98,333 | $94,200 | — |
| Jerry City | 465 | $68,750 | $136,300 | $877 |
| Pemberville | 1,371 | $88,269 | $184,800 | $1,134 |
| Portage | 498 | $56,316 | $131,700 | $863 |
| Helena | 245 | $65,139 | $138,200 | $1,094 |
| Gibsonburg | 2,532 | $75,278 | $124,000 | $620 |
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What is the median household income in Wayne, OH?
The median household income in Wayne is $73,125, about the same as 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?
The median home value in Wayne is $136,700, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Wayne?
The median gross rent in Wayne is $914 per month, about 14.7% of household income.
Is Wayne, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Ohio median; home values 36% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 12.6%; a poverty rate of 18.1%.
What is the median age in Wayne?
The median age in Wayne is 30.9 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Wayne?
The average commute to work in Wayne is 30 minutes; 0.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wayne?
The unemployment rate in Wayne is 12.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wayne?
12.2% of adults in Wayne 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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