The Town FilesWaynesboro city, Virginia
22,841 people. The median home is worth $245,500 (typical Virginia town: $298,050) and the median household earns $59,994.
Towns in Waynesboro city
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesboro | 22,196 | $245,500 | $59,994 | 38.3 |
People and housing
| Waynesboro city | Typical Virginia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $245,500 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $1,020 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $59,994 | $78,595 |
| Median age | 38.3 | 39.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.7% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.2% | 8.8% |
Jobs and pay
9,556 jobs in 2024, average pay $49,057 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 470 storm events in Waynesboro city from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Waynesboro city has been included in 15 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
| September 11, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3403: Hurricane Florence |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3359: Hurricane Sandy |
| April 27, 2010 | Snowstorm | DR-1905: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorms |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).