Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
19%
Waynesboro
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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Situated about two miles north of the Mason-Dixon Line, Waynesboro is a small borough in Franklin County with beginnings in the mid-18th century. A quintessential small town, Waynesboro contains a historic downtown district on Main Street with a variety of quaint shops, cafes, eateries, offices, and lots of old-fashioned charm.
The tight-knit community in Waynesboro is drawn together for a wide range of public events, such as an annual Jazz Festival, Oktober Fest, and regular National Alpaca Farm Days. Waynesboro residents enjoy a slower pace of life, but should you crave the fast pace of a larger city, there are several within easy driving distance. You can take a one-hour drive to Harrisburg, a two-hour drive to Lancaster, and a three-hour drive to Philadelphia or Pittsburgh.
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 May 2026, the average apartment rent in Waynesboro, PA is $951 for one bedroom, $1,291 for two bedrooms, and $1,291 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
Townhome
$1,962/month
439 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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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 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.