Waynesboro city
Virginia

What stands out

What stands out about Waynesboro city: home internet speed is in the top 2% of American counties (321 Mbps), homeownership is in the bottom 5% of American counties (57%), and population growth is in the top 10% of American counties (+1.7% a year). Within Virginia it ranks 3rd of 133 counties for home internet speed.

Where you are

You live in Waynesboro city, Virginia. 22,341 people live here with you. The population grew 1.7% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +325).

Virginia has a graduated income tax with a 5.75% top rate that begins at just $17,000 of income, so most residents pay near the top rate. It does not tax Social Security and allows an age deduction of up to $12,000 for residents 65 and over. Northern Virginia's federal and defense economy produces incomes closer to the Washington suburbs of Maryland than to the rest of the state. Localities levy annual property tax on vehicles.

Money

The typical household here brings in $52,519 a year, lower than 73% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $49,057. Unemployment runs 3.0%, lower than 66% of American counties. 7% of workers work from home.

Virginia takes 5.3% of that median income in state income tax, about $2,762 a year.

Home

The median home costs $298K, pricier than 69% of American counties, about 3.3 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $896 a month. Property tax is 0.67% of home value, roughly $1,528 a year on that median home, lower than 69% of American counties. 57% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 4.0 per 1,000 residents, higher than 59% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 25 people per 100,000 in 2024, one of the harder-hit counties in the country.

A child born here can expect to live 74.4 years, shorter than 65% of American counties. There are 42 active physicians in the county, about 18.8 per 10,000 people. 9.4% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 2.95 where 3.0 is national grade level, lower than 56% of American counties. 88% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted almost evenly. 65% of eligible voters turned out. Under Virginia law you can get a concealed-carry permit on request, abortion is legal with limits, and marijuana is legal for adults.

Weather and risk

The year averages 56°F, highs near 67 and lows near 45, warmer than 51% of American counties. About 38 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 18 out of 100, safer than 82% of American counties; the county has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 321 Mbps down, faster than 98% of American counties. For a night or a weekend out: 1.2 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people, 1 brewery.