Living in South Waverly, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Waverly · Census data 2020–2024
South Waverly has 1,069 residents with a median age of 42.8. The median household income is $87,813 (13% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $162,300, the median rent is $1,022/month.
South Waverly is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
South Waverly at a glance
- Population
- 1,069
- Median age
- 42.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $87,813State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $162,300State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,022/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 84.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.5%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is South Waverly a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.6%.
Cons: Unemployment of 6.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in South Waverly
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Waverly the median home value is $162,300, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,022 per month, which is 30.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,310 a month in housing costs.
South Waverly median household income
The median household income in South Waverly is $87,813 and the income per person is $39,252. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in South Waverly: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 421
- Owner-occupied
- 84.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.3%
- Vacant
- 1.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.59
South Waverly demographics
- Population
- 1,069
- Median age
- 42.8
- Under 18
- 25.1%
- 65 and older
- 21.9%
- Households
- 413
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Waverly ›
Education in South Waverly
25.5% of adults 25 and older in South Waverly have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 11.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Waverly
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 3.4%
- Drive alone
- 88.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.9%
South Waverly vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Waverly | 1,069 | $87,813 | $162,300 | $1,022 |
| Waverly | 4,305 | $54,274 | $140,200 | $958 |
| Sayre | 5,431 | $50,801 | $169,500 | $968 |
| Greens Landing | 593 | $69,219 | $119,000 | $1,154 |
| Athens | 3,243 | $53,000 | $167,200 | $842 |
| Litchfield | 1,304 | $70,982 | $260,600 | $1,054 |
| Ridgebury | 2,254 | $67,262 | $199,600 | $975 |
| Nichols | 601 | $66,250 | $147,000 | $842 |
| Ulster | 1,051 | $76,250 | $173,700 | $854 |
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What is the median household income in South Waverly, PA?
The median household income in South Waverly is $87,813, 13% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in South Waverly?
The median home value in South Waverly is $162,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in South Waverly?
The median gross rent in South Waverly is $1,022 per month, about 30.2% of household income.
Is South Waverly, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.6%. Minuses: unemployment of 6.8%.
What is the median age in South Waverly?
The median age in South Waverly is 42.8 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in South Waverly?
The average commute to work in South Waverly is 14 minutes; 3.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Waverly?
The unemployment rate in South Waverly is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Waverly?
25.5% of adults in South Waverly 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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