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Waynesboro, GA

Waynesboro, GA.

Population: 15,313 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Waynesboro, GA is $188,164 — up 9.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $279,900 after a median 56 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$188,164

Typical home value

+9.7%

1-year change

56

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$188,164
1-year appreciation
+9.7%
3-year appreciation
+12.0%
5-year appreciation
+29.4%
10-year appreciation
+109.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2026)
$188,598
House Price Index (state)
429.4 (+1.8% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$279,900
Median list price
$324,000
Median price per sqft
$153
1-year sale-price change
-18.9%
Median days on market
56 days
Homes sold (recent period)
15
For-sale inventory
37
Sale-to-list ratio
95.7%
Active listings
30
1-year forecast
+2.7%
New listings (monthly)
6

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$997/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,202/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,329/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,672/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,035/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$20.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.8 : 1
Schools include
Waynesboro Primary School, Burke County Middle School, Burke County High School, Blakeney Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, ice storm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
1
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 54% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
78.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Savannah River Site (USDOE) (23.1 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
64.0°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.2 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,271
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,355

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Burke County Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Augusta Regional At Bush Field (AGS) (20 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
BURKE MEDICAL CENTER
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+56 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1978
Housing built before 1970
31.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,205
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
53.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,792
Average weekly wage
$1,692
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
100

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

How it compares

WaynesboroState medianUS median
Typical home value$188,164$258,265$288,527
Median sale price$279,900$305,450$325,000
Median days on market56 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,205$1,615$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 typical home value in Waynesboro, GA?
$188,164.
What is the median sale price in Waynesboro, GA?
$279,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Waynesboro, GA?
Median days on market: 56 days.
What is typical rent in Waynesboro, GA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,329/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Waynesboro, GA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, ice storm.
Is Waynesboro, GA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Waynesboro, GA. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Waynesboro, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 54% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Waynesboro, GA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Waynesboro, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Waynesboro, GA?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Waynesboro, GA walkable?
Walkability index: 4.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Waynesboro, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 96.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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