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Living in
Waverly.
Waverly is an unincorporated community in Eaton County, MI. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Waverly
Waverly is a community of 23,301 people in Michigan. The median household income is $75,868, median rent runs about $1,170 per month, and median home values are around $234,600. The unemployment rate is 4.7%.
Waverly at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.1%
Foreign-Born
9.6%
Broadband Internet
91.5%
of households
Population Growth
-3.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.6% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Waverly: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Waverly, the largest foreign-born group is from India (35.2%), and 4.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
17.3%
of residents
65 and Older
22.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
21.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
38.6%
of households
Married Couples
39.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.05
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for MI
Rent, home values, and income in Waverly
Rent and home values here are close to the MI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
37.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.0
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,668
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
55.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1979
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.2%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below MI average
Unemployment in Waverly
Unemployment in Eaton County, which includes Waverly, is 0.5 percentage points lower than the MI average.
Unemployment rate
Waverly: Eaton County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Eaton County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Waverly Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute18.1 min avg
How Waverly residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Waverly, most residents drive alone to work (67%), and 86% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 4 mi
Capital Region International Airport (LAN)
Regional airport · few flights117k passengers boarded in 2025
- 75 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 55% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Eaton County Sheriff's Office, which covers Waverly, runs 55% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
147.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
887.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Eaton County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 5 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
67.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Eaton County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Eaton County, which includes Waverly, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 5 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 4 | Hail | $125,000 |
| 2023 | 5 | Hail | $5.3M |
| 2022 | 4 | Winter Storm | $25,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | Thunderstorm Wind | $100,000 |
| 2020 | 3 | Flood | $110,000 |
| 2019 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.1M |
| 2018 | 1 | Winter Storm | $100,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Eaton County, county-wide
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Clinton County, MI (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 15 miles from Waverly) is typically good — 184 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
184
per year
Moderate Days
19
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Clinton County, MI (15 mi away)
Climate81°F summers, 20°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Waverly has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and very cold winters (avg low 20°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
57°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
60°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
33°/20°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
33.3"
Annual Snowfall
50.2"
Hot Days/Year
9
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
143
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
138
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 17°F | 2.06" |
| Feb | 34°F | 18°F | 1.71" |
| Mar | 44°F | 26°F | 2.13" |
| Apr | 58°F | 36°F | 3.26" |
| May | 69°F | 48°F | 3.66" |
| Jun | 79°F | 57°F | 3.76" |
| Jul | 83°F | 61°F | 2.94" |
| Aug | 81°F | 60°F | 3.48" |
| Sep | 74°F | 52°F | 2.81" |
| Oct | 61°F | 41°F | 3.16" |
| Nov | 47°F | 32°F | 2.46" |
| Dec | 36°F | 23°F | 1.90" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Waverly
Uninsured
3.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Waverly's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Edward W Sparrow Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.3 mi away · Lansing
Brightwell Behavioral Health
Psychiatric · 7.2 mi away · East Lansing
Mclaren Greater Lansing
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.7 mi away · Lansing
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Waverly
Waverly's student/teacher ratio is 16.4:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 44.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
44.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Waverly
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 197 students · in-state tuition $19,920 · 30% graduate · median earnings $36,738 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 40,922 students · in-state tuition $17,256 · 82% graduate · median earnings $74,168 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 8,207 students · in-state tuition $4,100 · 19% graduate · median earnings $44,318 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: River Raisin National Battlefield Park, 86 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Waverly
Waverly has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being River Raisin National Battlefield Park (86 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
86 mi awayPublic Libraries in Waverly
Delta Township District Library
5130 Davenport Drive, Lansing
Cities Near Waverly
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Waverly?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Waverly FAQ
Is Waverly, Michigan affordable?⌄
Waverly's median rent is $1,170/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $75,700/year. Median home value is $234,600.
Is Waverly, Michigan safe?⌄
Waverly is policed by the Eaton County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 148 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 888 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Waverly, Michigan?⌄
Eaton County, which includes Waverly, has an unemployment rate of 4.7%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Waverly, Michigan?⌄
The cost of living in Waverly is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,170/month and median household income is $75,700/year. The median home value is $234,600. About 38% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Waverly, Michigan?⌄
The average commute in Waverly is 18 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from