City profile · Ohio · Census ACS 2023

Waverly, OH

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Waverly - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

4,153
Residents
$49,519
Median income
$149,400
Median home
$976
Median rent (state)

Waverly - the verdict

Nationally, Waverly sits in the 19th percentile for household income and the 76th percentile for safety among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

19th
percentile, household income
27th
percentile, home value
18th
percentile, median rent
76th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Waverly, OH

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 4,153 residents in Waverly, a small town within Ohio. Waverly households earn a median of $49,519 annually, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 6.1%. Waverly's housing stock carries a median value of $149,400, and the median resident age is 40.4 years. 22.0% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 46.9% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 2 residential building permits were authorized in Waverly (Low Activity), per Census BPS data. Waverly reports a comparatively low crime rate: per-100,000 total crime stands at 707.3 in FBI UCR data, below the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). The annual average temperature per NOAA climate normals runs 53.9°F with 43.6 inches of precipitation per year and 11.5 inches of snowfall.

Living costs in Ohio run below the national norm: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Ohio scores 92.8 (Below Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $976 per month statewide. Monthly utility costs average around $228 across Ohio, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Natural-hazard exposure scores 43.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Low).

Population

4,153 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Ohio

Median Household Income

$49,519 /yr

Poverty 6.1%

Cost of Living Index (state)

92.8 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Ohio average

How does Waverly compare to other US cities?

Waverly measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 19% higher than other cities
Home value 27% pricier than other cities
Median rent 18% pricier than other cities
Safety 76% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Ohio alone, Waverly ranks #75 of 281 Ohio cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Waverly against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Ohio only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Ohio-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent sits close to the middle of Ohio's city distribution

Among the 1,196 Ohio cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Waverly ranks #827 - the 31st percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Waverly only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#924 of 1,145
19th percentile in Ohio
Median Gross Rent
#827 of 1,196
31st percentile in Ohio
Median Home Value
#553 of 1,164
52nd percentile in Ohio
Poverty Rate
#628 of 1,196
47th percentile in Ohio
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#473 of 1,196
60th percentile in Ohio

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Ohio only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

19thIncome percentile
76thSafety percentile

19th percentile nationally for median household income · 76th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Waverly's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Waverly's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 58 Avg. percentile National median
Waverly's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Waverly's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$149,400 Among the most affordable more affordable than 73% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Waverly $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Waverly, OH Waverly, OH's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Waverly, OH-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Waverly, OH median $49,519/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Waverly, OH's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Waverly, OH. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 22.0%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 6.1%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 46.9%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
4,153
Median Income
$49,519
Median Home Value
$149,400
Median Age
40.4
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Labor force participation
46.9%
Bachelor's Degree+
22.0%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
707.3
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
73.2
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
634.1
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
53.9°F
Annual Precipitation
43.6"
Annual Snowfall
11.5"

Schools

Total Schools
4
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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4,080 residents4,100 residents4,120 residents4,140 residents4,160 residents 202020212022202320242025 4,154 residents 4,107 residents ▼ -1.1%
Waverly's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

🏗️ Low Activity
Total Permits (2024)
2
housing units authorized
Single-Family
2
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
0.5
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 0
2020 0
2021 0
2022 0
2023 0
2024 2

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
82.8%
Carpool
5.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
2.1%
Work from Home
10.1%

Based on 1,519 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Ohio - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$105
avg/month
Natural Gas
$78
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$228
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Ohio state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Ohio state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Waverly sits in

Cost of Living Index
92.8
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$976/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
43.1 / 100
Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Ohio

Georgetown
4,147 people
Sebring
4,160 people
Swanton
4,171 people
Park Layne
4,193 people
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4,108 people
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4,209 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Waverly's 4,153 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Riverside, MO
4,153 people
Algonac, MI
4,152 people
Gardnertown, NY
4,154 people
Whitesboro, TX
4,154 people
Jacksboro, TX
4,151 people
Linden, MI
4,150 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Waverly's $49,519 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

La Fayette, IL
$49,519 median income
Wellington, KS
$49,526 median income
Dewy Rose, GA
$49,531 median income
Long, OK
$49,531 median income
Scranton, PA
$49,531 median income
Brodhead, WI
$49,531 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Waverly, OH Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Waverly, OH - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 98.0% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 0.0% White 98.0% Black or African American 0.3% Asian 0.3% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.0% Two or more races 1.4% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Waverly compares to nearby Ohio cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Waverly (this city) 4,153 $49,519
Georgetown 4,147 $40,283
Sebring 4,160 $48,887
Swanton 4,171 $69,985
Census ACS 5-year FIPS OH FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Waverly, OH?

What is the population of Waverly, OH? +

Waverly, OH counts 4,153 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Waverly, OH? +

Median annual household income in Waverly runs $49,519, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Waverly? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Waverly; the closest available measure is the Ohio state average, a cost of living index of 92.8 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Ohio vary by metro area.

Is Waverly, OH safe? +

Waverly has a total crime rate of 707.3 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Waverly, OH? +

A typical home in Waverly is worth $149,400, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Waverly? +

The average annual temperature in Waverly runs 53.9°F, 43.6 inches of precipitation, and 11.5 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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