Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
19%
Waynesboro, PA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$951
Population
11,596
Renter Mix
49% Rent
Savor quiet small-town living near larger cities
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Historic
Sitting just two miles north of the Mason-Dixon Line, Waynesboro is a Franklin County borough where history shows up on every block of its well-preserved Main Street. The downtown district anchors daily life here, drawing residents in with locally owned shops, cafes, and a calendar packed with community events. The annual Jazz Festival and Oktoberfest give the town a lively rhythm, while National Alpaca Farm Days offer something you won't find in most Pennsylvania communities.
Waynesboro covers only four square miles, so getting around on foot or by bike is genuinely practical. The surrounding countryside connects to Mont Alto State Park and the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, making outdoor recreation an easy weekend habit. Hagerstown, Maryland, sits about 20 minutes away, and Chambersburg is a short drive north for broader shopping and dining options.
The housing mix reflects the borough's age and character. Renters can choose from apartment communities housed in converted historic buildings, modest townhomes, and traditional row-style rentals near the town center. Options tend toward smaller-scale construction rather than high-rise living, giving the rental landscape a grounded, residential feel that suits the pace of the town itself.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$52,912
Average: $62,343
Education
1,661
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,927
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Waynesboro, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
49%
Non-Renters
51%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
9%
Other Education
91%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Waynesboro, PA is $951 for one bedroom, $1,291 for two bedrooms, and $1,292 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Waynesboro has increased by 5.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$951/month
450 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Waynesboro, PA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
324 Students
Public
Grades K-5
417 Students
Public
Grades K-5
620 Students
Public
Grades K-5
513 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
642 Students
Waynesboro Area Senior High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,439 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Mont Alto State Park
- Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
- Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve
Military Bases
Airports
- Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field
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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 June 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.