Living in Wayne, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wayne · Census data 2020–2024
Wayne has 1,675 residents with a median age of 39.3. The median household income is $27,159 (54% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $82,100, the median rent is $789/month.
Wayne at a glance
- Population
- 1,675
- Median age
- 39.3State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $27,159State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $82,100State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $789/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 45.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.1%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Wayne a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 54% lower than the West Virginia median; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 25.8%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Wayne
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wayne the median home value is $82,100, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $789 per month, which is 41.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,036 a month in housing costs.
Wayne median household income
The median household income in Wayne is $27,159 and the income per person is $20,624. 25.8% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Wayne: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 815
- Owner-occupied
- 45.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 54.5%
- Vacant
- 19.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.55
Wayne demographics
- Population
- 1,675
- Median age
- 39.3
- Under 18
- 26.9%
- 65 and older
- 17.3%
- Households
- 657
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wayne ›
Education in Wayne
6.1% of adults 25 and older in Wayne have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 2.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wayne
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Drive alone
- 84.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.6%
Wayne vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 1,675 | $27,159 | $82,100 | $789 |
| Lavalette | 1,005 | $54,554 | $190,200 | — |
| Huntington | 45,787 | $45,100 | $127,200 | $912 |
| Louisa | 2,580 | $40,000 | $120,500 | $488 |
| Ceredo | 1,528 | $49,635 | $126,800 | $765 |
| Burlington | 2,807 | $31,058 | $127,500 | $720 |
| Chesapeake | 1,060 | $54,219 | $118,100 | $857 |
| West Hamlin | 567 | $17,500 | $129,800 | $546 |
| Kenova | 2,944 | $53,683 | $109,000 | $647 |
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What is the median household income in Wayne, WV?
The median household income in Wayne is $27,159, 54% lower 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 Wayne?
The median home value in Wayne is $82,100, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Wayne?
The median gross rent in Wayne is $789 per month, about 41.1% of household income.
Is Wayne, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 54% lower than the West Virginia median; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 25.8%.
What is the median age in Wayne?
The median age in Wayne is 39.3 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Wayne?
The average commute to work in Wayne is 21 minutes; 4.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wayne?
The unemployment rate in Wayne is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wayne?
6.1% 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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