What are the schools like in Waverly, GA?

School district data for Waverly is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Waverly?

The median household income in Waverly, GA is $78,636 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Waverly, GA?

Waverly has an average high temperature of 62.6°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.6 inches.

Waverly, GA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Waverly, GA?

Waverly has a violent crime rate of 254.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1057.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Waverly, GA a Good Place to Live?

Waverly is a small town of 259 in Georgia, with a median household income of $78,636 .

Strengths: Waverly stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Waverly is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Waverly city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Waverly metro area.

Metric	Waverly, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$75,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$78,636	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Waverly's violent crime rate is 254.3 per 100,000 residents — 33% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

254.3 /100k

Property Crime

1057.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Waverly, GA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	82.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Waverly sees average highs of 62.6°F in January and 90.9°F in July, with 54.6 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Waverly, GA
Average High — January	62.6°F
Average High — July	90.9°F
Annual Precipitation	54.6"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Waverly, GA	National Avg
Population	259	—
Median Age	51.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	36.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	82.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.8%	22.2%
65 and over	17.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Waynesville, GA 9 mi Woodbine, GA 10 mi Dock Junction, GA 14 mi Sterling, GA 15 mi Brunswick, GA 16 mi

ZIP Codes in Waverly

Waverly, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

31565

Waverly vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Waverly, GA affordable or expensive?

Waverly has a median home value of $75,000 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $78,636.

What is the crime rate in Waverly, GA?

Waverly's violent crime rate is 254.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1057.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Waverly?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Waverly, GA a good place to live?

Waverly, GA has a population of 259, a median household income of $78,636, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Waverly?

Waverly averages 62.6°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 54.6 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Waverly?

Waverly, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 31565.

What is the population of Waverly?

The population of Waverly, Georgia is 259 with a median age of 51.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Waverly?

Key numbers for living in Waverly: median home $75,000, median household income $78,636, crime index 60 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Waverly side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.