Living in Wayne, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wayne · Census data 2020–2024
Wayne has 1,313 residents with a median age of 46.5. The median household income is $75,000 (4% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $202,000, the median rent is $1,188/month.
Wayne is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wayne at a glance
- Population
- 1,313
- Median age
- 46.5State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $75,000State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $202,000State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,188/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 92.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.9%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Wayne a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.4%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 6.7%.
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 $202,000, 39% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,188 per month, which is 36.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,551 a month in housing costs.
Wayne median household income
The median household income in Wayne is $75,000 and the income per person is $37,681. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Wayne: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 698
- Owner-occupied
- 92.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.7%
- Vacant
- 23.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.44
Wayne demographics
- Population
- 1,313
- Median age
- 46.5
- Under 18
- 23.2%
- 65 and older
- 21.7%
- Households
- 534
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wayne ›
Education in Wayne
21.9% of adults 25 and older in Wayne have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 6.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wayne
- Unemployment rate
- 6.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 14.5%
- Drive alone
- 73.2%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 5.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.1%
Wayne vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 1,313 | $75,000 | $202,000 | $1,188 |
| Cochranton | 1,084 | $59,375 | $130,500 | $726 |
| Randolph | 1,789 | $75,714 | $156,100 | $930 |
| East Fairfield | 880 | $70,833 | $152,300 | $807 |
| Guys Mills | 268 | $49,583 | $134,400 | — |
| Canal | 799 | $64,432 | $134,000 | $671 |
| Jackson | 828 | $66,250 | $135,200 | $725 |
| East Mead | 1,429 | $86,429 | $182,200 | $860 |
| Hannasville | 161 | $105,455 | $125,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Wayne, PA?
The median household income in Wayne is $75,000, 4% lower 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 Wayne?
The median home value in Wayne is $202,000, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Wayne?
The median gross rent in Wayne is $1,188 per month, about 36.3% of household income.
Is Wayne, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.4%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 6.7%.
What is the median age in Wayne?
The median age in Wayne is 46.5 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Wayne?
The average commute to work in Wayne is 24 minutes; 14.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wayne?
The unemployment rate in Wayne is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wayne?
21.9% 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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