Living in Waynesville, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Waynesville · Census data 2020–2024
Waynesville has 2,777 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median household income is $79,048 (11% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $269,500, the median rent is $1,049/month.
Waynesville at a glance
- Population
- 2,777
- Median age
- 38.1State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $79,048State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $269,500State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,049/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 65.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.7%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Waynesville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 11% higher than the Ohio median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 12.4%.
Cons: Home values 25% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Waynesville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Waynesville the median home value is $269,500, 19% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,049 per month, which is 29.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,599 a month in housing costs.
Waynesville median household income
The median household income in Waynesville is $79,048 and the income per person is $34,649. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Waynesville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,113
- Owner-occupied
- 65.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.1%
- Vacant
- 2.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.50
Waynesville demographics
- Population
- 2,777
- Median age
- 38.1
- Under 18
- 22%
- 65 and older
- 17.4%
- Households
- 1,082
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 10.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Waynesville ›
Education in Waynesville
28.7% of adults 25 and older in Waynesville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 7.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Waynesville
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 10.9%
- Drive alone
- 79.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.4%
Waynesville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesville | 2,777 | $79,048 | $269,500 | $1,049 |
| Corwin | 753 | $90,313 | $321,800 | $1,094 |
| Five Points | 2,031 | $144,293 | $515,300 | — |
| Harveysburg | 837 | $71,420 | $164,900 | $906 |
| Spring Valley | 575 | $80,000 | $157,100 | $1,125 |
| Bellbrook | 7,394 | $111,513 | $264,300 | $1,346 |
| Centerville | 25,205 | $85,492 | $287,200 | $1,270 |
| Springboro | 19,980 | $119,659 | $357,800 | $1,203 |
| Lebanon | 21,501 | $83,685 | $290,200 | $1,090 |
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What is the median household income in Waynesville, OH?
The median household income in Waynesville is $79,048, 11% 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 Waynesville?
The median home value in Waynesville is $269,500, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Waynesville?
The median gross rent in Waynesville is $1,049 per month, about 29.2% of household income.
Is Waynesville, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 11% higher than the Ohio median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 12.4%. Minuses: home values 25% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Waynesville?
The median age in Waynesville is 38.1 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Waynesville?
The average commute to work in Waynesville is 22 minutes; 10.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Waynesville?
The unemployment rate in Waynesville is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Waynesville?
28.7% of adults in Waynesville 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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