The Town FilesWaynesboro, Virginia
City in Waynesboro city · population 22,196 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $245,500
- Household income
- $59,994
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 18 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 38.3
Waynesboro is a city of 22,196 people in Waynesboro city, Virginia. The median home is worth $245,500, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks hipper than 98% of Virginia towns, more walkable than 83% of Virginia towns, more vibrant than 78% of Virginia towns.
How Waynesboro ranks
Percentile among Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Waynesboro is worth $245,500, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $59,994, which is more affordable than 37% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $1,020 a month. 59.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Waynesboro | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $245,500 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $1,020 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $59,994 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 59.9% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Waynesboro
| People | Waynesboro | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.3 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.9% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 22.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.7% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.2% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 7.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.7% | — |
| Work from home | 10.3% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 21.4 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.4% | 91.8% |
Weather in Waynesboro
July highs average 85.7°F and January lows 23.4°F. About 45.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 17.8 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 120 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Waynesboro since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on November 29, 1963 about 6.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 26, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 28 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on August 24, 1989.
Severe weather in Waynesboro city since 1996
Waynesboro city has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
| September 11, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3403: Hurricane Florence |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3359: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Waynesboro city
Waynesboro city had 9,556 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,057 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Waynesboro itself the ACS puts it at 5.1%.
Public schools in Waynesboro
8 public schools with 3,699 students, about 14.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesboro High | 9-12 | 917 | 16.1 |
| Cassell Elementary | PK-5 | 639 | 15.2 |
| Kate Collins Middle | 6-8 | 624 | 12.5 |
| William Perry Elementary | K-5 | 472 | 16.9 |
| Westwood Hills Elementary | K-5 | 381 | 11.9 |
| Berkeley Glenn Elementary | K-5 | 257 | 12.9 |
| Wenonah Elementary | K-5 | 214 | 11.9 |
| Wayne Hills Center | PK-PK | 195 | 19.5 |
Towns near Waynesboro
- Fishersville, VA5.2 mi · 9,629 people · home $348,900
- Stuarts Draft, VA8.0 mi · 12,142 people · home $294,300
- Verona, VA10.6 mi · 4,398 people · home $256,200
- Staunton, VA10.7 mi · 25,750 people · home $259,200
- Crozet, VA11.1 mi · 9,224 people · home $547,200
- Grottoes, VA14.6 mi · 2,899 people · home $275,700
- Weyers Cave, VA14.7 mi · 2,700 people · home $283,800
- University of Virginia, VA20.8 mi · 7,909 people · home $442,600
Waynesboro questions
Is Waynesboro, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Waynesboro scores better for retirees than 37% of Virginia towns and quieter than 34%. 17.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.3).
How much does a house cost in Waynesboro?
The median owner-occupied home in Waynesboro is valued at $245,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $59,994, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $1,020 a month.
What is the weather like in Waynesboro?
July highs average 85.7°F and January lows 23.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.3 inches of precipitation a year and 17.8 inches of snow.
Does Waynesboro get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Waynesboro since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on November 29, 1963. The typical Virginia town has had 11.
- 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)