Living in Waynesburg, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Waynesburg · Census data 2020–2024
Waynesburg has 1,035 residents with a median age of 37.1. The median household income is $51,042 (29% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $129,300, the median rent is $940/month.
Waynesburg is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Waynesburg at a glance
- Population
- 1,035
- Median age
- 37.1State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $51,042State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $129,300State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $940/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 59.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.6%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Waynesburg a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 8.3%; a poverty rate of 14.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Waynesburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Waynesburg the median home value is $129,300, 61% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $940 per month, which is 25.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,253 a month in housing costs.
Waynesburg median household income
The median household income in Waynesburg is $51,042 and the income per person is $23,399. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Waynesburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 424
- Owner-occupied
- 59.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.2%
- Vacant
- 9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.68
Waynesburg demographics
- Population
- 1,035
- Median age
- 37.1
- Under 18
- 24.7%
- 65 and older
- 16%
- Households
- 386
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Waynesburg ›
Education in Waynesburg
4.6% of adults 25 and older in Waynesburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 1.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Waynesburg
- Unemployment rate
- 8.3%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 6.8%
- Drive alone
- 82.4%
- Public transit
- 2.4%
- Walk to work
- 3.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 73.6%
Waynesburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesburg | 1,035 | $51,042 | $129,300 | $940 |
| Magnolia | 1,061 | $75,156 | $164,600 | $746 |
| Lake Mohawk | 1,409 | $75,496 | $336,500 | — |
| Malvern | 1,502 | $30,630 | $129,200 | $528 |
| East Sparta | 890 | $73,125 | $136,400 | $944 |
| Sandyville | 119 | $128,917 | $164,200 | — |
| Mineral City | 538 | $45,357 | $94,400 | $752 |
| Robertsville | 386 | $59,240 | $109,400 | — |
| North Industry | 1,767 | $55,833 | $112,100 | $1,131 |
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What is the median household income in Waynesburg, OH?
The median household income in Waynesburg is $51,042, 29% 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 Waynesburg?
The median home value in Waynesburg is $129,300, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Waynesburg?
The median gross rent in Waynesburg is $940 per month, about 25.4% of household income.
Is Waynesburg, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 8.3%; a poverty rate of 14.3%.
What is the median age in Waynesburg?
The median age in Waynesburg is 37.1 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Waynesburg?
The average commute to work in Waynesburg is 25 minutes; 6.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Waynesburg?
The unemployment rate in Waynesburg is 8.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Waynesburg?
4.6% of adults in Waynesburg 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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