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Waynesboro.
About
Life in Waynesboro
Waynesboro is a community of 22,574 people in Virginia. The median household income is $59,994, median rent runs about $1,020 per month, and median home values are around $245,500. Unemployment is low at 3.1%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Waynesboro at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.2%
Foreign-Born
6.7%
Broadband Internet
91.4%
of households
Population Growth
+7.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Waynesboro: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Waynesboro, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (33.5%), and 7.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.4%
of residents
65 and Older
17.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
35.4%
of households
Married Couples
37.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.30
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 35% below VA average
Rent, home values, and income in Waynesboro
In Waynesboro, rent runs 35% below the VA average, and home values are 36% below the VA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
91.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,639
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
59.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1969
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $317,266 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for VA
Unemployment in Waynesboro and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Waynesboro is close to the VA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Waynesboro Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Staunton-Waynesboro, VA metro area
Commute21.4 min avg
How Waynesboro residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Waynesboro, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 76% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 mi
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD)
Regional airport · few flights8,470 passengers boarded in 2025
- 94 mi
Richmond International Airport (RIC)
Medium hub2.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 99 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 22% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Waynesboro runs 22% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
255.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,541.2
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Waynesboro Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very Low
10.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Waynesboro County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Waynesboro, the most common type is winter weather, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Winter Weather | $14,000 |
| 2024 | 9 | Winter Weather | $10,000 |
| 2023 | 12 | Winter Weather | Not estimated |
| 2022 | 17 | Winter Weather | $214,000 |
| 2021 | 16 | Dense Fog | Not estimated |
| 2020 | 16 | Frost/Freeze | $2,000 |
| 2019 | 22 | Winter Weather | Not estimated |
| 2018 | 23 | Dense Fog | None reported |
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.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Waynesboro city, county-wide
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Albemarle County, VA (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 19 miles from Waynesboro) is typically good — 294 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
294
per year
Moderate Days
69
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Albemarle County, VA (19 mi away)
Climate84°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Waynesboro has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
65°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
46°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
45.3"
Annual Snowfall
10.9"
Hot Days/Year
18
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
120
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
112
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 23°F | 3.16" |
| Feb | 48°F | 25°F | 2.80" |
| Mar | 55°F | 31°F | 4.11" |
| Apr | 66°F | 40°F | 3.94" |
| May | 74°F | 50°F | 3.59" |
| Jun | 82°F | 59°F | 4.47" |
| Jul | 86°F | 63°F | 3.68" |
| Aug | 85°F | 61°F | 3.69" |
| Sep | 78°F | 55°F | 5.46" |
| Oct | 68°F | 43°F | 3.41" |
| Nov | 56°F | 33°F | 4.03" |
| Dec | 47°F | 27°F | 2.99" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Waynesboro
Uninsured
10.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Waynesboro's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Augusta Health
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.9 mi away · Fishersville
Western State Hospital
Psychiatric · ER available · 8.7 mi away · Staunton
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.
Education14.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Waynesboro
Waynesboro's student/teacher ratio is 14.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 25.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
25.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
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 · 1,090 students · in-state tuition $35,357 · 65% graduate · median earnings $48,703 (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: Shenandoah National Park, 38 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Waynesboro
Waynesboro has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Shenandoah National Park (38 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Shenandoah National Park
National Park
38 mi awayGreen Springs
National Park Site
39 mi awayAppomattox Court House National Historical Park
National Historical Park
48 mi awayCedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park
National Historical Park
73 mi awayFredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
National Military Park
79 mi awayBooker T Washington National Monument
National Monument
80 mi awayMaggie L Walker National Historic Site
National Historic Site
88 mi awayPrince William Forest Park
Park
89 mi awayPublic Libraries in Waynesboro
Waynesboro Public Library
600 S. Wayne Ave., Waynesboro
Cities Near Waynesboro
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Waynesboro FAQ
Is Waynesboro, Virginia affordable?⌄
Waynesboro's median rent is $1,020/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $59,994/year. Median home value is $245,500.
Is Waynesboro, Virginia safe?⌄
Waynesboro's violent crime rate was 256 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1541 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Waynesboro, Virginia?⌄
Waynesboro has an unemployment rate of 3.1%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Waynesboro, Virginia?⌄
The cost of living in Waynesboro is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,020/month and median household income is $59,994/year. The median home value is $245,500. About 46% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Waynesboro, Virginia?⌄
The average commute in Waynesboro is 21 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