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Waynesboro, MS

Waynesboro, MS.

Population: 13,779 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Waynesboro, MS is $141,635 — up 16.0% over the past year. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hurricane, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$141,635

Median home value

+16.0%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$141,635
1-year appreciation
+16.0%
3-year appreciation
+17.7%
5-year appreciation
+12.5%
10-year appreciation
+44.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$141,635
House Price Index (state)
322.1 (+3.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
27
New listings (monthly)
6

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
85.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
0
High schools
3
Schools include
BEAT FOUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CLARA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, WAYNE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, WAYNE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, WAYNESBORO RIVERVIEW ELE SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 69% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
91.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
66.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
62.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
4
Nearest airport
Waynesboro Municipal Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport (HBG) (42 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
WAYNE GENERAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-27 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Housing built before 1970
25.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.8%
Median annual property tax
$583
Mean commute to work
32 min
Households with broadband internet
47.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,375
Average weekly wage
$830
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
1

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

WaynesboroState medianUS median
Median home value$141,635$154,088$289,727
Median annual property tax$583$859$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Waynesboro, MS?
$141,635.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Waynesboro, MS?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Waynesboro, MS?
Risk to homes is higher than 69% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Waynesboro, MS?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Waynesboro, MS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Waynesboro, MS?
7 schools (4 elementary, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Waynesboro, MS?
Regional Price Parity: 85.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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