What are the schools like in Wayne, OH?

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

What is the median household income in Wayne?

The median household income in Wayne, OH is $69,643 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.1%.

What is the weather like in Wayne, OH?

Wayne has an average high temperature of 32.6°F in January and 84.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Wayne, OH affordable or expensive?

Wayne's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wayne is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $125,200 and the median rent is $989 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Wayne, OH?

Wayne has a violent crime rate of 50.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 623.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wayne, OH a Good Place to Live?

Wayne is a small town of 1,078 in Ohio, with a median household income of $69,643 and a 10.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Wayne stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Wayne is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Wayne 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: 90.4

Wayne's overall cost of living index is 90.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wayne costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Wayne, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$125,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$989	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$69,643	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Wayne's violent crime rate is 50.5 per 100,000 residents — 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

50.5 /100k

Property Crime

623.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Wayne, OH	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	11.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wayne sees average highs of 32.6°F in January and 84.2°F in July, with 35.2 inches of annual precipitation and 21.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wayne, OH
Average High — January	32.6°F
Average High — July	84.2°F
Annual Precipitation	35.2"
Annual Snowfall	21.3"

Demographics

Metric	Wayne, OH	National Avg
Population	1,078	—
Median Age	30.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.4%	6.3%
Under 18	29.6%	22.2%
65 and over	8.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bradner, OH 2 mi Risingsun, OH 3 mi West Millgrove, OH 4 mi Jerry City, OH 8 mi Pemberville, OH 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Wayne

Wayne, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

43466

Wayne vs Other Cities

Wayne, OH vs Bradner, OH Wayne, OH vs Risingsun, OH Wayne, OH vs West Millgrove, OH Wayne, OH vs Jerry City, OH Wayne, OH vs Pemberville, OH

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wayne, OH affordable or expensive?

Wayne's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Wayne roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $125,200 and median rent is $989/month.

What is the crime rate in Wayne, OH?

Wayne's violent crime rate is 50.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 623.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wayne?

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

Is Wayne, OH a good place to live?

Wayne, OH has a population of 1,078, a median household income of $69,643, and an unemployment rate of 10.1%. 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 Wayne?

Wayne averages 32.6°F in January and 84.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.2 inches with about 21.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wayne?

Wayne, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43466.

What is the population of Wayne?

The population of Wayne, Ohio is 1,078 with a median age of 30.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wayne?

Key numbers for living in Wayne: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $125,200, median household income $69,643, crime index 20 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wayne side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.