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Waynesboro, VA is a picturesque city located in the Shenandoah Valley region of Virginia. It is home to a variety of local companies and attractions including Mary Baldwin University, Waynesboro Municipal Airport, Plumb House Museum, Walnut Hills Golf Course, and many others. The average 2 bedroom rent in Waynesboro is $1,000 compared to the US average which is $1,430. Additionally, the grocery cost index in Waynesboro is 96 compared to 100 in the US. According to the 2010 census, Waynesboro has a population of 21,006 people. With such affordable housing prices and low grocery costs coupled with vibrant local businesses and plenty of recreational activities available to residents and visitors alike it is easy to see why many are drawn to this beautiful city.

Waynesboro has an unemployment rate of 5.5%. The US average is 6.0%.

Waynesboro has seen the job market increase by 2.1% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 36.2%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Waynesboro
- The Sales Tax Rate for Waynesboro is 5.3%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Waynesboro is 5.8%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Waynesboro
- The average income of a Waynesboro resident is $21,515 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Waynesboro resident is $47,238 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyWaynesboro, VirginiaUnited States
  5.56
  -4.4%-6.2%
  36.2%33.5%
  5.3%6.2%
  5.8%4.6%
  $29,222$37,638
  $47,238$69,021
  $65,619$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.9%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  3.8%6.8%
  14.7%10.0%
  3.0%2.5%
  13.3%11.0%
  5.1%4.8%
  0.4%0.8%
  1.4%1.9%
  3.1%4.7%
  1.1%1.9%
  3.7%7.6%
  0.4%0.1%
  3.4%4.2%
  8.5%9.3%
  17.5%14.0%
  3.6%2.1%
  4.8%7.0%
  6.5%4.8%
  4.5%4.7%
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Over 4 years ago

Thinking of living in Waynesboro. Really nice, friendly people and a great City to live in as long as you plan to stay. You'll be penalized for living there any time  More

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Don't know why it was given top ratings. Worse place ever!!!! They do not hire people over 40 and they claim to be veteran friendly but they aren't. I retired from the  More

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Over 5 years ago

Waynesboro is horrible dont move here! I been here unfortunately all my life im 29. People here suck old ppl scared to do the speed limit so traffic is jammed up during  More

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