The Town FilesWaynesville, Ohio
Village in Warren County · population 2,669 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $269,500
- Household income
- $79,048
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 21 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 38.1
Waynesville is a village of 2,669 people in Warren County, Ohio. The median home is worth $269,500, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for retirees than 90% of Ohio towns, quieter than 84% of Ohio towns, better for families than 77% of Ohio towns.
How Waynesville ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Waynesville is worth $269,500, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $79,048, which is more affordable than 15% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $1,049 a month. 65.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Waynesville | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $269,500 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,049 | $914 |
| Median household income | $79,048 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 65.9% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Waynesville
| People | Waynesville | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.1 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.4% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 22.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.7% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.4% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 10.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 10.9% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 22.3 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.4% | 90.9% |
Weather in Waynesville
July highs average 85.9°F and January lows 22.0°F. About 41.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 20.8 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 103 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Waynesville since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on April 3, 1974 about 7.1 miles from the town center and killed 36. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 37 deaths and 1,309 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 2, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 48 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 25, 2011.
Severe weather in Warren County since 1996
Warren County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| October 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1805: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Warren County
Warren County had 100,746 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $69,570 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Waynesville itself the ACS puts it at 2.6%.
Public schools in Waynesville
3 public schools with 1,630 students, about 20.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesville Elementary School | PK-6 | 925 | 24.3 |
| Waynesville High School | 9-12 | 441 | 16.3 |
| Waynesville Middle School | 7-8 | 264 | 17.6 |
Towns near Waynesville
- Bellbrook, OH7.4 mi · 7,317 people · home $264,300
- Centerville, OH7.7 mi · 24,240 people · home $287,200
- Springboro, OH7.9 mi · 19,062 people · home $357,800
- Lebanon, OH9.8 mi · 20,841 people · home $290,200
- Hunter, OH10.7 mi · 3,363 people · home $251,700
- Franklin, OH11.0 mi · 11,690 people · home $183,100
- Miamisburg, OH11.8 mi · 19,923 people · home $231,300
- Kettering, OH11.8 mi · 57,862 people · home $208,500
Waynesville questions
Is Waynesville, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Waynesville scores better for retirees than 90% of Ohio towns and quieter than 84%. 17.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.1).
How much does a house cost in Waynesville?
The median owner-occupied home in Waynesville is valued at $269,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $79,048, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $1,049 a month.
What is the weather like in Waynesville?
July highs average 85.9°F and January lows 22.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.0 inches of precipitation a year and 20.8 inches of snow.
Does Waynesville get tornadoes?
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Waynesville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on April 3, 1974. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)