Waynesboro, Virginia

Small Virginia city with local appeal

Northeast Staunton, VA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

70.4

C-

out of 100

Overview

Waynesboro is a Virginia city with a population of approximately 23,182, part of the Staunton, VA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $320,177. Median household income is $52,519.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 23,182 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $320,177 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $52,519 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 22.3 minutes
  • Part of the Staunton, VA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

23,182

Source: Census ACS

$320,177

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$52,519

Source: Census ACS

22.3 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

31

Source: Walk Score

101 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Waynesboro city (county-level results)

46%
52%
Democrat 5,240
Republican 5,882
Leans R+5.7

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 64.2/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 45.2/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 65.9/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 31/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 42.4/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 70.4

Location

Waynesboro, VA (38.0774, -78.9035)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.