Waverly is a small town of 518 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $116,389
.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Waverly stands out for an affordable cost of living, 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: 93.0
Waverly's overall cost of living index is 93.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Waverly costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Waverly, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$319,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
97.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$116,389
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Waverly's violent crime rate is 154.5 per 100,000 residents
— 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
154.5 /100k
Property Crime
717.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Waverly is served primarily by Abington Heights SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Waverly, PA
National Avg
School District
Abington Heights SD
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
78.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Waverly sees average highs of 35.7°F in January
and 84.6°F in July,
with 38.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 45.1 inches of snow per year.
Waverly's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Waverly roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $319,600 and median rent is N/A/month.
Waverly's violent crime rate is 154.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 717.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Waverly are operated by Abington Heights SD.
The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1. 78.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Waverly, PA has a population of 518, a median household income of $116,389, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Waverly averages 35.7°F in January and 84.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.7 inches
with about 45.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Waverly, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 18471.
The population of Waverly, Pennsylvania is 518 with a median age of 49.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Waverly: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $319,600, median household income $116,389, crime index 38 (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.
