Living in Waynesboro, Tennessee
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Waynesboro · Census data 2020–2024
Waynesboro has 2,296 residents with a median age of 46.8. The median household income is $40,977 (41% lower than the Tennessee median), the median home value is $79,100, the median rent is $294/month.
Waynesboro at a glance
- Population
- 2,296
- Median age
- 46.8State: 38.9
- Median household income
- $40,977State: $69,595
- Median home value
- $79,100State: $286,700
- Median rent
- $294/moState: $1,189
- Homeowners
- 57.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.5%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Waynesboro a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 72% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Tennessee median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 9.9%; a poverty rate of 26.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Waynesboro
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Waynesboro the median home value is $79,100, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $294 per month, which is 36% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,039 a month in housing costs.
Waynesboro median household income
The median household income in Waynesboro is $40,977 and the income per person is $27,866. 26.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).
Housing in Waynesboro: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,206
- Owner-occupied
- 57.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.3%
- Vacant
- 16.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 1.98
Waynesboro demographics
- Population
- 2,296
- Median age
- 46.8
- Under 18
- 12.3%
- 65 and older
- 23.7%
- Households
- 1,007
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Waynesboro ›
Education in Waynesboro
21.5% of adults 25 and older in Waynesboro have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Waynesboro
- Unemployment rate
- 9.9%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 10.6%
- Drive alone
- 85.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.2%
Waynesboro vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesboro | 2,296 | $40,977 | $79,100 | $294 |
| Collinwood | 996 | $54,286 | $131,000 | $521 |
| Clifton | 2,660 | $43,571 | $122,100 | $681 |
| Hohenwald | 3,884 | $51,440 | $125,600 | $968 |
| Linden | 1,122 | $47,689 | $103,300 | $699 |
| Lawrenceburg | 11,844 | $42,343 | $184,600 | $775 |
| Loretto | 1,731 | $55,592 | $161,900 | $737 |
| St. Joseph | 783 | $49,112 | $171,300 | $631 |
| Walnut Grove | 403 | $26,000 | $86,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Waynesboro, TN?
The median household income in Waynesboro is $40,977, 41% lower than the Tennessee median of $69,595 (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 $79,100, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.
How much is rent in Waynesboro?
The median gross rent in Waynesboro is $294 per month, about 36% of household income.
Is Waynesboro, TN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 72% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Tennessee median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 9.9%; a poverty rate of 26.7%.
What is the median age in Waynesboro?
The median age in Waynesboro is 46.8 years (Tennessee: 38.9).
How long is the commute in Waynesboro?
The average commute to work in Waynesboro is 31 minutes; 10.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Waynesboro?
The unemployment rate in Waynesboro is 9.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Waynesboro?
21.5% 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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