Living in Wayne, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wayne · Census data 2020–2024
Wayne has 871 residents with a median age of 42.4. The median household income is $79,375 (about the same as the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $140,800, the median rent is $694/month.
Wayne is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wayne at a glance
- Population
- 871
- Median age
- 42.4State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $79,375State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $140,800State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $694/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 85.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.8%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Wayne a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; home values 45% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 9.8%.
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 $140,800, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $694 per month, which is 19.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,423 a month in housing costs.
Wayne median household income
The median household income in Wayne is $79,375 and the income per person is $40,473. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Wayne: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 509
- Owner-occupied
- 85.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.3%
- Vacant
- 21.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.18
Wayne demographics
- Population
- 871
- Median age
- 42.4
- Under 18
- 17.8%
- 65 and older
- 18%
- Households
- 399
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wayne ›
Education in Wayne
18.8% of adults 25 and older in Wayne have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wayne
- Unemployment rate
- 9.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.7%
- Drive alone
- 84.2%
- Public transit
- 1.6%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.2%
Wayne vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 871 | $79,375 | $140,800 | $694 |
| Brave | 140 | $60,357 | $114,800 | — |
| Gilmore | 236 | $73,750 | $200,000 | $940 |
| Perry | 1,271 | $69,609 | $209,400 | $691 |
| Whiteley | 632 | $57,875 | $172,000 | $575 |
| Franklin | 6,802 | $68,482 | $226,200 | $828 |
| Rogersville | 350 | $78,173 | $139,800 | $1,071 |
| Center | 1,155 | $67,500 | $212,500 | $913 |
| Jackson | 451 | $67,212 | $180,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Wayne, PA?
The median household income in Wayne is $79,375, about the same as 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 $140,800, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Wayne?
The median gross rent in Wayne is $694 per month, about 19.1% of household income.
Is Wayne, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; home values 45% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 9.8%.
What is the median age in Wayne?
The median age in Wayne is 42.4 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Wayne?
The average commute to work in Wayne is 35 minutes; 5.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wayne?
The unemployment rate in Wayne is 9.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wayne?
18.8% 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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