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Living in Waynesboro

Waynesboro is a city in the United States. There were 15 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. In July 2026, Waynesboro had a population of 5,644. In July 2026, median household income was US$41,620 a year. The city had 5 schools in 2026.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Waynesboro?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Waynesboro.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$746 per month, while the median home value was US$161,500 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 29.4%, and the vacancy rate was 17.6% in July 2026. 47.8% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Waynesboro yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$746/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent47.81 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct17.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents3,917 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official
Median monthly rent655.7 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables18Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

3.3% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 180 people of 5,511 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Waynesboro is 6.2%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–10Waynesboro 6.2%95 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd41,620 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct55.67 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct91.47 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct1.41 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct6.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct12.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary2,130 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)17Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,251 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov16Official
Unemployment rate6.15 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables18Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Waynesboro. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Waynesboro. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct83.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools5 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count10Official
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct23.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio2 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio9Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents15 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio9Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate3,828 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio9Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Waynesboro when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesWaynesboro highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Waynesboro highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diego1,762Waynesbororecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Violent crime per 100,000 residents427 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute24.75 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Destinations from nearest airport3 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights13Official
Nearest airportAGS3 Aug 2026OurAirports14Official
Distance to nearest airport31 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports14Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Waynesboro. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Waynesboro.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Waynesboro average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND33°1°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Waynesboro average monthly precipitation, mm035701051401011081168972130128117938971109JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Waynesboro annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit52510.3PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Waynesboro is 10.3 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–11Waynesboro 10.34 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean10.28 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202419Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 14.39 · Feb 16.72 · Mar 20.72 · Apr 24.78 · May 28.67 · Jun 31.78 · Jul 33.28 · Aug 32.44 · Sep 29.83 · Oct 25.11 · Nov 19.72 · Dec 15.61 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information12Official
Average night-time low by monthJan 1.11 · Feb 2.67 · Mar 6 · Apr 9.89 · May 14.94 · Jun 19.39 · Jul 21.39 · Aug 20.78 · Sep 17.72 · Oct 11.06 · Nov 4.89 · Dec 2.17 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information12Official
Average temperature by monthJan 7.78 · Feb 9.67 · Mar 13.33 · Apr 17.33 · May 21.78 · Jun 25.61 · Jul 27.33 · Aug 26.61 · Sep 23.78 · Oct 18.06 · Nov 12.33 · Dec 8.89 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information12Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 101.3 · Feb 108 · Mar 115.8 · Apr 89.15 · May 72.14 · Jun 130.3 · Jul 127.8 · Aug 117.3 · Sep 92.96 · Oct 88.65 · Nov 71.12 · Dec 109.5 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information12Official
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M331.4 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M39.87 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count4 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm1,464 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul27.44 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature18.19 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan10.03 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Gifford5,511 residentsSt. Robert5,511 residentsWhiteland5,511 residentsWalnut Ridge5,508 residentsNew Brighton borough5,517 residentsTallulah5,517 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Waynesboro residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport96.7%Foreign residents 3.3%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share0.939 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents180 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables18Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density388.8 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population5,511 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program15Official

Is Waynesboro a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker46%strong on work, weak on safety · range 35–57%
Skilled employee62%strong on work, weak on safety · range 52–72%
Student49%strong on cost, weak on work · range 37–61%
Family55%strong on family, weak on cost · range 41–69%
Retirement46%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 32–60%
Foreign residents180 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population5,511 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent47.81 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent655.7 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Property crime per 100,000 residents3,917 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026Official source · FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics
Median gross salary2,130 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd161,500 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes29.4 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour62.39 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad3.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct2.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct0.94 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct58.86 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct76 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct19.79 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct11.88 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct83.98 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Ntd Total Unlinked Passenger Trips 202212,758 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Ntd Total Vehicles Operated Max Service 20227 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus2,566 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct5.69 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct85.98 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Waynesboro?

The median gross salary is 3,251 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Waynesboro?

The unemployment rate is 6.15 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Waynesboro?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 10.28 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How many people live in Waynesboro?

The published population is 5,511 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Waynesboro?

180 people residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Waynesboro a good place to live?

Waynesboro may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  8. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  10. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  3. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  4. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  5. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  7. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  8. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  9. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26

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