What are the schools like in Waverly, NE?

Waverly is served primarily by WAVERLY SCHOOL DISTRICT 145. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.2:1.

What is the median household income in Waverly?

The median household income in Waverly, NE is $103,373 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.3%.

What is the weather like in Waverly, NE?

Waverly has an average high temperature of 34.4°F in January and 87.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 32.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Waverly, NE affordable or expensive?

Waverly's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Waverly is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $241,500 and the median rent is $888 per month.

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

Waverly has a violent crime rate of 329.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2332.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Waverly, NE a Good Place to Live?

Waverly is a small town of 4,289 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $103,373 and a 0.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Waverly stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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

Index: 92.0

Waverly's overall cost of living index is 92.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Waverly costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Waverly, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$241,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$888	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$103,373	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Waverly's violent crime rate is 329.4 per 100,000 residents — 13% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

329.4 /100k

Property Crime

2332.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Waverly is served primarily by WAVERLY SCHOOL DISTRICT 145. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Waverly, NE	National Avg
School District	WAVERLY SCHOOL DISTRICT 145	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	38.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Waverly sees average highs of 34.4°F in January and 87.1°F in July, with 32.3 inches of annual precipitation and 32.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Waverly, NE
Average High — January	34.4°F
Average High — July	87.1°F
Annual Precipitation	32.3"
Annual Snowfall	32.7"

Demographics

Metric	Waverly, NE	National Avg
Population	4,289	—
Median Age	35.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	34.0%	22.2%
65 and over	18.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Prairie Home, NE 3 mi Greenwood, NE 6 mi Walton, NE 8 mi Alvo, NE 8 mi Eagle, NE 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Waverly

Waverly, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68462

Waverly vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Waverly, NE affordable or expensive?

Waverly's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Waverly roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $241,500 and median rent is $888/month.

What is the crime rate in Waverly, NE?

Waverly's violent crime rate is 329.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2332.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Waverly?

Public schools in Waverly are operated by WAVERLY SCHOOL DISTRICT 145. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1. 38.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Waverly, NE a good place to live?

Waverly, NE has a population of 4,289, a median household income of $103,373, and an unemployment rate of 0.3%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 34.4°F in January and 87.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.3 inches with about 32.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Waverly?

Waverly, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68462.

What is the population of Waverly?

The population of Waverly, Nebraska is 4,289 with a median age of 35.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Waverly?

Key numbers for living in Waverly: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $241,500, median household income $103,373, crime index 96 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. 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.