Wayne County, New York
Among the top 25% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 5% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 12% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 66% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 75% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 47% of US counties
- top 5% for school quality
- top 10% for airport distance
- bottom 1% for property tax rate
Wayne County is a county in New York with about 91,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and F for affordability. Standout strengths include school quality, airport distance, and air quality. It rates lower on sunny days and property tax rate.
Official websitewaynecountyny.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 3.7 in2.7 in
humid 75%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$71k76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$51kbetter than 18% of US counties
Home Value$152k45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$877better than 38% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 31% of US counties
Property Tax Rate2.63%better than 1% of US counties
Income Tax10.90%better than 3% of US counties
Sales Tax8.53%better than 23% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden19.35%better than 3% of US counties
Unemployment4.3%better than 59% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)25°F24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)72°F18th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation38.3 in39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall97.0 inbetter than 2% of US counties
Sunny Days152 daysbetter than 1% of US counties
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 73% of US counties
Comfortable Days89 daysbetter than 76% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk56.3better than 43% of US counties
Air Quality33 AQIbetter than 87% of US counties
School Quality100.0better than 96% of US counties
Violent Crime958/100kbetter than 38% of US counties
Property Crime1190/100kbetter than 37% of US counties
Community
Population91,32480th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age43.669th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1936th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0157th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2031st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)88.3%66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.3%52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.8%50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.9%63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.8%61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time24 minbetter than 49% of US counties
Walkability6.1/20better than 50% of US counties
Airport Distance32 mibetter than 90% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.9%better than 73% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.44better than 29% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 50% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Wayne County an affordable place to live?
- Wayne County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $51k, better than 18% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Wayne County?
- The median home value in Wayne County is $152k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Wayne County?
- Median household income in Wayne County is $71k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Wayne County?
- Median gross rent in Wayne County is $877 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Wayne County safe?
- Wayne County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 958/100k (better than 38%). Property crime is 1190/100k.
- What is the weather like in Wayne County?
- Wayne County averages 72°F in July and 25°F in January, with 38.3 in of annual precipitation and about 152 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Wayne County?
- Public-school quality in Wayne County is above average, scoring better than 96% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Wayne County?
- The average one-way commute in Wayne County is 24 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)