Living in Wayne, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wayne · Census data 2020–2024
Wayne has 1,512 residents with a median age of 50.9. The median household income is $73,281 (6% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $169,900, the median rent is $688/month.
Wayne at a glance
- Population
- 1,512
- Median age
- 50.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $73,281State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $169,900State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $688/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 87.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.2%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Wayne a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 13.2%.
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 $169,900, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $688 per month, which is 17.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,343 a month in housing costs.
Wayne median household income
The median household income in Wayne is $73,281 and the income per person is $38,385. 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Wayne: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 708
- Owner-occupied
- 87.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.4%
- Vacant
- 5.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.25
Wayne demographics
- Population
- 1,512
- Median age
- 50.9
- Under 18
- 20.1%
- 65 and older
- 20.6%
- Households
- 670
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wayne ›
Education in Wayne
19.2% of adults 25 and older in Wayne have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 3.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wayne
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Drive alone
- 81.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 76%
Wayne vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 1,512 | $73,281 | $169,900 | $688 |
| Corry | 6,116 | $48,618 | $96,800 | $802 |
| Elgin | 181 | $61,518 | $99,300 | $1,094 |
| Concord | 1,046 | $68,214 | $124,400 | $792 |
| Wattsburg | 341 | $53,516 | $104,900 | $879 |
| Columbus | 1,907 | $73,417 | $155,800 | $694 |
| Amity | 976 | $79,063 | $206,300 | $625 |
| Union | 1,542 | $81,326 | $177,300 | $747 |
| Union City | 2,887 | $44,004 | $88,100 | $731 |
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What is the median household income in Wayne, PA?
The median household income in Wayne is $73,281, 6% 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 $169,900, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Wayne?
The median gross rent in Wayne is $688 per month, about 17.7% of household income.
Is Wayne, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 13.2%.
What is the median age in Wayne?
The median age in Wayne is 50.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Wayne?
The average commute to work in Wayne is 21 minutes; 4.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wayne?
The unemployment rate in Wayne is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wayne?
19.2% 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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