Living in Waverly, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Waverly · Census data 2020–2024
Waverly has 361 residents with a median age of 57.3. The median household income is $68,507 (15% higher than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $271,200.
Waverly is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Waverly at a glance
- Population
- 361
- Median age
- 57.3State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $68,507State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $271,200State: $162,600
- Homeowners
- 52.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.4%
Is Waverly a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the West Virginia median.
Cons: Home values 67% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 24%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Waverly
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Waverly the median home value is $271,200, 18% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Waverly median household income
The median household income in Waverly is $68,507 and the income per person is $24,647. 24% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Waverly: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 159
- Owner-occupied
- 52.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.8%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 2.27
Waverly demographics
- Population
- 361
- Median age
- 57.3
- Under 18
- 15.8%
- 65 and older
- 36%
- Households
- 159
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 11.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Waverly ›
Education in Waverly
35.4% of adults 25 and older in Waverly have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 16% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Waverly
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- —State: 27 min
- Work from home
- 26%
- Drive alone
- 59.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 14.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Waverly vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly | 361 | $68,507 | $271,200 | — |
| Reno | 1,040 | $43,786 | $213,800 | $764 |
| Williamstown | 2,980 | $89,013 | $182,500 | $839 |
| Boaz | 1,400 | $72,560 | $244,500 | $1,292 |
| North Hills | 926 | $145,000 | $258,900 | — |
| Belmont | 983 | $49,851 | $152,000 | $511 |
| Marietta | 13,203 | $47,873 | $161,800 | $861 |
| Vienna | 10,518 | $60,388 | $154,300 | $809 |
| Newport | 1,180 | $91,898 | $208,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Waverly, WV?
The median household income in Waverly is $68,507, 15% higher than the West Virginia median of $59,608 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Waverly?
The median home value in Waverly is $271,200, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
Is Waverly, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the West Virginia median. Minuses: home values 67% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 24%.
What is the median age in Waverly?
The median age in Waverly is 57.3 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
What is the unemployment rate in Waverly?
The unemployment rate in Waverly is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Waverly?
35.4% of adults in Waverly 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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