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About
Life in Waynesboro
Waynesboro is a community of 11,044 people in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $66,956, median rent runs about $1,086 per month, and median home values are around $188,600. Unemployment is low at 3.8%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Waynesboro at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.2%
Foreign-Born
3.3%
Broadband Internet
93.3%
of households
Population Growth
+1.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.3% foreign-born, most often from Uruguay
Who lives in Waynesboro: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Waynesboro, the largest foreign-born group is from Uruguay (33.7%), and 2.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.3%
of residents
65 and Older
14.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
34.4%
of households
Married Couples
36.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.32
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 10% below PA average
Rent, home values, and income in Waynesboro
In Waynesboro, rent runs 10% below the PA average, and home values are 26% below the PA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
94.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,888
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
52.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1956
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $276,690 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below PA average
Unemployment in Waynesboro
Unemployment in Franklin County, which includes Waynesboro, is 0.5 percentage points lower than the PA average.
Unemployment rate
Waynesboro: Franklin County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Franklin County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Waynesboro Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute27.8 min avg
How Waynesboro residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Waynesboro, most residents drive alone to work (84%), and 67% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field (HGR)
Regional airport · few flights45k passengers boarded in 2025
- 56 mi
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Major hub13.9M 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 59% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Waynesboro runs 59% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
134.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
926.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Waynesboro Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 11 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
76.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Franklin County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Franklin County, which includes Waynesboro, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 11 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $62,000 |
| 2024 | 5 | Heavy Snow | $80,000 |
| 2023 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $39,000 |
| 2022 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $87,000 |
| 2021 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $55,000 |
| 2020 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $194,000 |
| 2019 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $137,000 |
| 2018 | 9 | Winter Storm | $4,000 |
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.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Franklin County, county-wide
Air Quality37 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Franklin County, which includes Waynesboro, is typically good.
Median AQI
37
Franklin County, county-wide
Climate79°F summers, 23°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Waynesboro has mild summers (avg high 79°F) and cold winters (avg low 23°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
58°/38°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
79°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
38°/23°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
48.6"
Annual Snowfall
33.0"
Hot Days/Year
20
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
122
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
127
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 21°F | 3.69" |
| Feb | 39°F | 21°F | 2.91" |
| Mar | 47°F | 28°F | 4.38" |
| Apr | 59°F | 38°F | 4.18" |
| May | 69°F | 49°F | 4.69" |
| Jun | 77°F | 58°F | 4.64" |
| Jul | 81°F | 62°F | 3.94" |
| Aug | 79°F | 60°F | 3.85" |
| Sep | 73°F | 53°F | 5.07" |
| Oct | 61°F | 43°F | 4.09" |
| Nov | 50°F | 33°F | 3.30" |
| Dec | 40°F | 26°F | 3.82" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Waynesboro
Waynesboro has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
4.9%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Wellspan Waynesboro Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Brook Lane Health Services
Psychiatric · 5.4 mi away · Hagerstown
Meritus Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.4 mi away · Hagerstown
Wellspan Chambersburg Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.1 mi away · Chambersburg
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Waynesboro
Waynesboro's student/teacher ratio is 17.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 19.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
19.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Waynesboro (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 865 students · in-state tuition $27,150 · 56% graduate · median earnings $45,795 (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: Catoctin Mountain Park, 9 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Waynesboro
Waynesboro has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Catoctin Mountain Park (9 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Catoctin Mountain Park
Park
9 mi awayEisenhower National Historic Site
National Historic Site
17 mi awayGettysburg National Military Park
National Military Park
19 mi awayAntietam National Battlefield
National Battlefield
21 mi awayMonocacy National Battlefield
National Battlefield
29 mi awayHarpers Ferry National Historical Park
National Historical Park
31 mi awayCarlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
38 mi awayPotomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
42 mi awayPublic Libraries in Waynesboro
Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library
45 East Main Street, Waynesboro
Cities Near Waynesboro
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Waynesboro FAQ
Is Waynesboro, Pennsylvania affordable?⌄
Waynesboro's median rent is $1,086/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $66,956/year. Median home value is $188,600.
Is Waynesboro, Pennsylvania safe?⌄
Waynesboro's violent crime rate was 135 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 926 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania?⌄
Franklin County, which includes Waynesboro, has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania?⌄
The cost of living in Waynesboro is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,086/month and median household income is $66,956/year. The median home value is $188,600. About 42% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania?⌄
The average commute in Waynesboro is 28 minutes, which is about 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