Living in Wayne, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wayne · Census data 2020–2024
Wayne has 2,308 residents with a median age of 50.8. The median household income is $74,375 (5% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $150,900, the median rent is $817/month.
Wayne at a glance
- Population
- 2,308
- Median age
- 50.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $74,375State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $150,900State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $817/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 84.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.1%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Wayne a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 41% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 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 $150,900, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $817 per month, which is 14.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,276 a month in housing costs.
Wayne median household income
The median household income in Wayne is $74,375 and the income per person is $41,852. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Wayne: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,118
- Owner-occupied
- 84.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.7%
- Vacant
- 7.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.23
Wayne demographics
- Population
- 2,308
- Median age
- 50.8
- Under 18
- 14.5%
- 65 and older
- 27.3%
- Households
- 1,037
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 11.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wayne ›
Education in Wayne
21.1% of adults 25 and older in Wayne have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 3.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wayne
- Unemployment rate
- 8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 23%
- Drive alone
- 69.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.8%
Wayne vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 2,308 | $74,375 | $150,900 | $817 |
| Ellwood City | 7,532 | $67,138 | $122,800 | $865 |
| Chewton | 345 | $68,750 | $172,300 | — |
| Ellport | 1,127 | $74,625 | $165,100 | $853 |
| Frisco | 1,134 | $78,214 | $202,100 | $933 |
| Wurtemburg | 740 | $66,875 | $194,000 | $1,068 |
| Wampum | 502 | $48,929 | $115,000 | $611 |
| Perry | 1,686 | $86,576 | $204,800 | $1,040 |
| Shenango | 7,062 | $77,522 | $169,100 | $735 |
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What is the median household income in Wayne, PA?
The median household income in Wayne is $74,375, 5% 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 $150,900, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Wayne?
The median gross rent in Wayne is $817 per month, about 14.2% of household income.
Is Wayne, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 41% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.6%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 8%.
What is the median age in Wayne?
The median age in Wayne is 50.8 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Wayne?
The average commute to work in Wayne is 27 minutes; 23% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wayne?
The unemployment rate in Wayne is 8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wayne?
21.1% 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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