What are the schools like in Waynesboro, VA?

Waynesboro is served primarily by Waynesboro City Public Schools. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.6:1.

What is the median household income in Waynesboro?

The median household income in Waynesboro, VA is $52,519 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.7%.

What is the weather like in Waynesboro, VA?

Waynesboro has an average high temperature of 44.2°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Waynesboro, VA affordable or expensive?

Waynesboro's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Waynesboro is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $226,700 and the median rent is $909 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Waynesboro, VA?

Waynesboro has a violent crime rate of 245.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1516.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Waynesboro, VA a Good Place to Live?

Waynesboro is a small city of 22,341 in Virginia, with a median household income of $52,519 and a 4.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Waynesboro stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Waynesboro is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Waynesboro 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: 92.6

Waynesboro's overall cost of living index is 92.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Waynesboro costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Waynesboro, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$226,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$909	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	56.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$52,519	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Waynesboro's violent crime rate is 245.0 per 100,000 residents — 36% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

245.0 /100k

Property Crime

1516.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Waynesboro is served primarily by Waynesboro City Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Waynesboro, VA	National Avg
School District	Waynesboro City Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	27.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Waynesboro sees average highs of 44.2°F in January and 85.7°F in July, with 45.3 inches of annual precipitation and 21.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Waynesboro, VA
Average High — January	44.2°F
Average High — July	85.7°F
Annual Precipitation	45.3"
Annual Snowfall	21.6"

Demographics

Metric	Waynesboro, VA	National Avg
Population	22,341	—
Median Age	38.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	76.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	10.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.4%	18.9%
Asian	1.8%	6.3%
Under 18	22.3%	22.2%
65 and over	17.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Dooms, VA 4 mi Lyndhurst, VA 4 mi Afton, VA 5 mi Fishersville, VA 5 mi Sherando, VA 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Waynesboro

Waynesboro, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

22980

Waynesboro vs Other Cities

Waynesboro, VA vs Dooms, VA Waynesboro, VA vs Lyndhurst, VA Waynesboro, VA vs Afton, VA Waynesboro, VA vs Fishersville, VA Waynesboro, VA vs Sherando, VA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Waynesboro, VA affordable or expensive?

Waynesboro's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Waynesboro roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $226,700 and median rent is $909/month.

What is the crime rate in Waynesboro, VA?

Waynesboro's violent crime rate is 245.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1516.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Waynesboro?

Public schools in Waynesboro are operated by Waynesboro City Public Schools. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 27.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Waynesboro, VA a good place to live?

Waynesboro, VA has a population of 22,341, a median household income of $52,519, and an unemployment rate of 4.7%. 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 Waynesboro?

Waynesboro averages 44.2°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.3 inches with about 21.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Waynesboro?

Waynesboro, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 22980.

What is the population of Waynesboro?

The population of Waynesboro, Virginia is 22,341 with a median age of 38.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Waynesboro?

Key numbers for living in Waynesboro: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $226,700, median household income $52,519, crime index 68 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Waynesboro side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.