Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
18%
Wayne
Wayne, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,901
Population
34,808
Renter Mix
27% Rent
Enjoy lush green space minutes from the big city
Pastoral
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Family-Friendly
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University
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Scenic
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Wayne is a verdant area in the rolling hills of Pennsylvania roughly 20 miles northwest of Philadelphia. Wayne is a part of the highly sought-after Main Line region and draws in residents with its charming and peaceful atmosphere. Wayne’s tree-lined streets house spacious single-family homes, sprawling golf courses, and community parks. Family-friendly activities include visiting the Finley House Radnor-Historical Society, the Valley Forge National Historical Park, Chanticleer Garden, and so much more. Other features within Wayne include Cabrini University’s picturesque campus as well as several plazas scattered throughout town. If you’re looking to rent in Wayne, a variety of apartments, single-family homes, condos, and townhomes round out your rental choices.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$152,309
Average: $177,764
Education
19,789
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
18,674
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Wayne has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
27%
Non-Renters
73%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
53%
Other Education
47%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Wayne, PA is $1,420 for a studio, $1,903 for one bedroom, $2,390 for two bedrooms, and $2,783 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wayne has decreased by -0.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,903/month
748 Sq Ft
House
$5,239/month
1,358 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,930/month
1,616 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Wayne, PA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
536 Students
Public
Grades K-8
1,110 Students
Public
Grades K-5
492 Students
Public
Grades K-5
575 Students
Public
Grades K-5
286 Students
Public
Grades K-8
1,110 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
828 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- McKaig Nature Education Center
- Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens
- Chanticleer Garden
- Wilson Farm Park
- Sharp's Woods Preserve
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Philadelphia International
- Trenton Mercer
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.