The Town FilesSouth Waverly, Pennsylvania
Borough in Bradford County · population 1,070 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $162,300
- Household income
- $87,813
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 35 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 42.8
South Waverly is a borough of 1,070 people in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $162,300, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks more vibrant than 92% of Pennsylvania towns, more walkable than 78% of Pennsylvania towns, hipper than 74% of Pennsylvania towns.
How South Waverly ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in South Waverly is worth $162,300, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $87,813, which is more affordable than 93% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $1,022 a month. 84.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | South Waverly | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $162,300 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $1,022 | $996 |
| Median household income | $87,813 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 84.7% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1954 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in South Waverly
| People | South Waverly | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.8 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.9% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 25.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.5% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.6% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 7.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.8% | — |
| Work from home | 3.4% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 14.2 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.9% | 89.0% |
Weather in South Waverly
July highs average 83.4°F and January lows 16.1°F. About 36.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 35.0 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 14 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 150 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of South Waverly since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 2, 1983 about 4.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 19, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 31 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on September 6, 2012.
Severe weather in Bradford County since 1996
Bradford County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| November 27, 2018 | Severe Storm | DR-4408: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| December 2, 2016 | Flood | DR-4292: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Bradford County
Bradford County had 22,333 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,112 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in South Waverly itself the ACS puts it at 6.8%.
Towns near South Waverly
- Waverly, NY1.3 mi · 4,373 people · home $140,200
- Sayre, PA1.3 mi · 5,461 people · home $169,500
- Athens, PA2.8 mi · 5,184 people · home $208,300
- Greens Landing, PA4.0 mi · 898 people · home $119,000
- Athens, PA4.2 mi · 3,267 people · home $167,200
- Chemung, NY5.3 mi · 2,358 people · home $134,300
- Litchfield, PA6.1 mi · 1,273 people · home $260,600
- Barton, NY6.7 mi · 8,609 people · home $141,000
South Waverly questions
Is South Waverly, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, South Waverly scores better for retirees than 18% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 25%. 21.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.8).
How much does a house cost in South Waverly?
The median owner-occupied home in South Waverly is valued at $162,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $87,813, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $1,022 a month.
What is the weather like in South Waverly?
July highs average 83.4°F and January lows 16.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 36.8 inches of precipitation a year and 35.0 inches of snow.
Does South Waverly get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of South Waverly since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 2, 1983. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- 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)