Waynesville, NC

Living in Waynesville

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Bikeability 38
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Walkability 37
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Commute 80
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Public Transit 21
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Affordability 88
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Public Safety 82
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Airports 46
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Hospitals 79
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Colleges 17
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Schools 44
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Residents

10k Population +31 (2010–19)
49  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
28% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
58% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over13%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school21%
High school graduate22%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree13%

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$43k Median Household Income +$10k (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector66%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office19%
Service28%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$162k Median Home Value +$16k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$543 Median Monthly Rent +$47 (2010–19)
47% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home15%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier13%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more3%

House Heating Type

Electricity60%
Fuel oil, kerosene28%
LP gas7%
Utility gas2%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Waynesville

United States45
North Carolina20
Asheville Metro Area9
Haywood County12

Property Crime in Waynesville

United States48
North Carolina30
Asheville Metro Area24
Haywood County40

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (42%)(55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump60%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 35 4 4
Feb 39 4 2
Mar 45 4 2
Apr 53 4 1
May 62 4 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 72 5 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 65 4 0
Oct 55 3 0
Nov 46 4 0
Dec 37 4 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Waynesville

Inland Flooding28
Tornado9
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Waynesville, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Waynesville, NC

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The Academy at Soar
6 miles, SW
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St Joseph Academy
6 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Waynesville, NC

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Brevard College
23 miles, SE
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Warren Wilson College
32 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Waynesville, NC

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Airports

Airports near Waynesville, NC

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McGhee Tyson Airport
60 miles, W
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Tri-Cities Airport
76 miles, NE