Waynesfield is a small town of 628 in Ohio, with a median household income of $63,750
and a 6.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Waynesfield stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Waynesfield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Waynesfield 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: 89.0
Waynesfield's overall cost of living index is 89.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Waynesfield costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Waynesfield, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$99,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$843
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$63,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Waynesfield's violent crime rate is 35.0 per 100,000 residents
— 91% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
35.0 /100k
Property Crime
313.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Waynesfield is served primarily by Waynesfield-Goshen Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Waynesfield, OH
National Avg
School District
Waynesfield-Goshen Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Waynesfield sees average highs of 34.1°F in January
and 83.6°F in July,
with 35.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 18.5 inches of snow per year.
Waynesfield's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Waynesfield roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $99,500 and median rent is $843/month.
Waynesfield's violent crime rate is 35.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 313.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Waynesfield are operated by Waynesfield-Goshen Local.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1. 18.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Waynesfield, OH has a population of 628, a median household income of $63,750, and an unemployment rate of 6.8%.
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.
Waynesfield averages 34.1°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.8 inches
with about 18.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Waynesfield, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45896.
The population of Waynesfield, Ohio is 628 with a median age of 35.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Waynesfield: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $99,500, median household income $63,750, crime index 11 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Waynesfield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
