The Town FilesWaynesburg, Pennsylvania
Borough in Greene County · population 4,006 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $158,200
- Household income
- $54,050
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 30 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 26.5
Waynesburg is a borough of 4,006 people in Greene County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $158,200, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks hipper than 99% of Pennsylvania towns, better for young professionals than 98% of Pennsylvania towns, more vibrant than 98% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Waynesburg ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Waynesburg is worth $158,200, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $54,050, which is more affordable than 48% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $681 a month. 58.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Waynesburg | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $158,200 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $681 | $996 |
| Median household income | $54,050 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 58.7% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Waynesburg
| People | Waynesburg | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 26.5 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.5% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 16.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.3% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.1% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 3.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.9% | — |
| Work from home | 7.9% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 20.3 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.1% | 89.0% |
Weather in Waynesburg
July highs average 83.4°F and January lows 19.4°F. About 43.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 30.1 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 138 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Waynesburg since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 25, 1968 about 7.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 26, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 10 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on April 14, 1984.
Severe weather in Greene County since 1996
Greene County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
| April 16, 2010 | Snowstorm | DR-1898: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorms |
| September 10, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3235: Hurricane Katrina |
Jobs and pay in Greene County
Greene County had 11,661 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $67,466 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Waynesburg itself the ACS puts it at 9.2%.
Public schools in Waynesburg
5 public schools with 2,085 students, about 10.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesburg Central El School | K-6 | 746 | 11.7 |
| Waynesburg Central JSHS | 7-12 | 685 | 12.2 |
| West Greene El Ctr | K-6 | 342 | 10.1 |
| West Greene JSHS | 7-12 | 306 | 10.6 |
| Greene County Career and Technology Center | 9-12 | 6 | 0.4 |
Towns near Waynesburg
- Franklin, PA1.7 mi · 7,056 people · home $226,200
- Cumberland, PA10.2 mi · 6,383 people · home $132,700
- Amwell, PA12.3 mi · 3,679 people · home $231,800
- Luzerne, PA14.4 mi · 5,586 people · home $128,500
- South Franklin, PA14.4 mi · 2,868 people · home $251,100
- Masontown, PA15.1 mi · 3,276 people · home $126,300
- Centerville, PA15.1 mi · 3,256 people · home $120,600
- German, PA16.9 mi · 4,669 people · home $123,200
Waynesburg questions
Is Waynesburg, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Waynesburg scores better for retirees than 6% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 1%. 15.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 26.5).
How much does a house cost in Waynesburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Waynesburg is valued at $158,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $54,050, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $681 a month.
What is the weather like in Waynesburg?
July highs average 83.4°F and January lows 19.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.1 inches of precipitation a year and 30.1 inches of snow.
Does Waynesburg get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Waynesburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 25, 1968. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)