Living in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Waynesboro · Census data 2020–2024
Waynesboro has 11,047 residents with a median age of 37.4. The median household income is $66,956 (14% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $188,600, the median rent is $1,086/month.
Waynesboro at a glance
- Population
- 11,047
- Median age
- 37.4State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $66,956State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $188,600State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,086/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 52.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Waynesboro a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 26% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 10.2%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Waynesboro
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Waynesboro the median home value is $188,600, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,086 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,450 a month in housing costs.
Waynesboro median household income
The median household income in Waynesboro is $66,956 and the income per person is $33,479. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Waynesboro: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,953
- Owner-occupied
- 52.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.6%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.32
Waynesboro demographics
- Population
- 11,047
- Median age
- 37.4
- Under 18
- 25.3%
- 65 and older
- 14.5%
- Households
- 4,737
- Foreign-born
- 3.3%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Waynesboro ›
Education in Waynesboro
19% of adults 25 and older in Waynesboro have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 7.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Waynesboro
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Drive alone
- 83.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.3%
Waynesboro vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesboro | 11,047 | $66,956 | $188,600 | $1,086 |
| Washington | 15,182 | $78,477 | $268,000 | $1,107 |
| Wayne Heights | 3,293 | $83,700 | $250,100 | $1,177 |
| Ringgold | 153 | $85,909 | $262,500 | — |
| Rouzerville | 573 | $34,502 | — | $942 |
| Pen Mar | 1,171 | $117,825 | $270,300 | — |
| Quincy | 5,312 | $63,357 | $276,900 | $1,021 |
| Greensburg | 314 | $120,250 | $232,100 | — |
| Highfield-Cascade | 1,089 | $62,368 | $208,900 | $1,460 |
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What is the median household income in Waynesboro, PA?
The median household income in Waynesboro is $66,956, 14% 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 Waynesboro?
The median home value in Waynesboro is $188,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Waynesboro?
The median gross rent in Waynesboro is $1,086 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Waynesboro, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 26% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 10.2%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Waynesboro?
The median age in Waynesboro is 37.4 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Waynesboro?
The average commute to work in Waynesboro is 28 minutes; 6.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Waynesboro?
The unemployment rate in Waynesboro is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Waynesboro?
19% of adults in Waynesboro 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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