Waynesville is a small town of 2,709 in Ohio, with a median household income of $60,804
and a 5.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Waynesville 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 Waynesville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Waynesville 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: 94.1
Waynesville's overall cost of living index is 94.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Waynesville costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Waynesville, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$217,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$879
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
64.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$60,804
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Waynesville's violent crime rate is 48.2 per 100,000 residents
— 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
48.2 /100k
Property Crime
712.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Waynesville is served primarily by Wayne Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.8:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Waynesville, OH
National Avg
School District
Wayne Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Waynesville sees average highs of 39.1°F in January
and 85.9°F in July,
with 43.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 20.3 inches of snow per year.
Waynesville's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Waynesville roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $217,700 and median rent is $879/month.
Waynesville's violent crime rate is 48.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 712.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Waynesville are operated by Wayne Local.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.8:1. 25.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Waynesville, OH has a population of 2,709, a median household income of $60,804, and an unemployment rate of 5.3%.
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.
Waynesville averages 39.1°F in January and 85.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.0 inches
with about 20.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Waynesville, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45068.
The population of Waynesville, Ohio is 2,709 with a median age of 44.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Waynesville: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $217,700, median household income $60,804, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Waynesville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
