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Waynesville, NC
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Population: 10,087
Home Price: $174,700
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Overview
Waynesville is a small city in the state of North Carolina with a population of 10,087. Waynesville has a cool summer and wet winter climate. There are mountains nearby so you can enjoy the smell of fresh air and inspiration to be active.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(B) Good
Cultural Diversity:
(D) Fair
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(C) Average
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
18.3 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Cool Summer and Wet Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
Yes
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Waynesville, NC
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Waynesville
North Carolina
United States
Per Capita Income
$31,206
$29,903
$32,693
Median Household Income
$41,131
$56,318
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
2.5%
6.2%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
16.2%
12.3%
10.5%
Age
Waynesville
North Carolina
United States
Median Age
47.6
43.3
42.3
Gender
Waynesville
North Carolina
United States
Male
47.5%
48.5%
49.8%
Female
52.5%
51.5%
50.2%
Race
Waynesville
North Carolina
United States
White
94.2%
70.0%
80.3%
Black or African American
1.5%
19.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.5%
2.0%
2.7%
Asian
0.1%
1.1%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.4%
2.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
3.3%
4.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Waynesville
North Carolina
United States
Median Home Price
$174,700
$182,475
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$628
$682
$801
Family Households
42.0%
42.0%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
34.1%
34.1%
26.2%
Homeowners
56.8%
68.9%
72.9%
Renters
43.2%
31.1%
27.1%
Education
Waynesville
North Carolina
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
8.6%
8.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
23.9%
23.9%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
21.8%
22.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
9.6%
10.3%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
17.5%
15.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Waynesville
North Carolina
United States
Mathematics
45.7%
40.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
51.7%
44.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Waynesville
North Carolina
United States
Murder
39.4
7.8
3.0
Rape
29.6
49.1
38.0
Robbery
19.7
72.2
40.7
Assault
522.4
285.6
188.5
Property Crime
Waynesville
North Carolina
United States
Burglary
1409.4
751.0
336.1
Theft
5006.9
2623.9
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
335.1
184.7
167.1
Arson
39.4
16.9
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Waynesville, NC
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
delicious
beer
sweet potato
beer wine
cheese
quality products
restaurant
flamegrilled
grilled cheese
meat
thanksgiving dinner
poke bowl
natural foods
ice cream
waffle fries
hot sauce
entrees
bacon
sandwich
cheesesteaks
high school football
football
college football
fantasy football
video games
sports commentary
college basketball
nfl
basketball
cfb
racing
professional wrestling
baseball
bowling
horse racing
classic rock
nba
softball
wrestling
major league
illustratorcartoonist
commissions open
digital art
graphic design
nfts
design illustration
artists
nft
illustration
nature
studio
pastels
prints
immersive
painting
graffiti
museums
showcasing
fashion
animator
spending time
video games
illustratorcartoonist
books
road trips
muscle cars
motorsports
outdoors
disc golf
nascar
fitness
fishing
jeeps
youtuber
kayaking
eclectic
cycling
gardening
pokmon
hiking
sports
local news
sports commentary
tv
professional wrestling
hub
cable tv
classic rock
theme park
drama
motorsports
hiphoprap nba
transworld
commentary
studio
ent
dining
broadcasts
producer
improv
sports
mountains
mountain
mountain views
warm weather
winter
summer
mtns
stateofthe art
conservation
beach
fly fishing
nature
aviation
outdoor dining
fishing
pool
dining
backpacking
tents
lowes
grocery store
supplies
gift card
quality products
restaurant
amenitie
natural foods
cyber monday
grocery stores
starbucks
bampn
auto parts
drive thru
ebay
amazon
bookstores
publix
merch
sams clubs
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