Livability Score

66
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
City Bakery
Coffee Shop
Pheasant Hill Design
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) F
The Strand at 38 Main
Cinema
Historical Downtown
Attraction
Smoky Mountain Cinema
Cinema
George R. Stuart Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (9) F
Classic Wineseller Inc
Bar
Sunburst Market
Deli
Smoky Mountain Sub Shop
Fast Food
Pub 319
Bar
Chocolate Factory
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
The Red Gingham Country Store
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
2311 Community Fitness
Gym
Maggie Mountain Fitness
Gym
Groceries (4) F
kandi's cake and bake shop
Bakery
Publix
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Ingles
Grocery Store
Parks (8) C-
Arbors Open Play Field
Playground
Hazelwood Recreation Park
Park
Central Elementary Playground
Playground
Waynesville Kiwanis Community Playgroup
Playground
Waynesville Recreation Park
Park
Waynesville Skate Park
Park
Waynesville Recreation Park
Park
Lake Junaluska Playground
Playground
Shops (32) A-
New Meridian Technologies
Electronics
Indigo Salon
Beauty
Backstreet Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Haywood Optometric Care
Optician
Massie Furniture Co
Furniture
Just Ducky & Friends Childrenswear Outlet
Clothing
Fifi's Fine Resale Apparel
Clothing
Mast General Store
Department Store
High Country West
Furniture
Olde Brick House
Interior Decoration
The Jeweler’s Workbench
Fashion
John Graham Stores
Clothing
Cheddar Box
Gift Shop
Christmas is...Everyday
Gift Shop
Smoky Mountain Dog Bakery
Pets
High Country Style
Clothing
Pheasant Hill Design
Interior Decoration
Roots Salon & Spa
Beauty
John Laughter Jewelry
Fashion
Ellies Fine Resale
Clothing
828 Market
Convenience Store
Ellie's On Main
Clothing
PetSmart
Pets
Belk
Department Store
Verizon
Electronics
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Waynesville.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.1% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Waynesville is 96/100 - which is 3% higher than North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B+
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crime F

Waynesville crime rates are 3,873 per 100k, which is 57% higher than North Carolina
Property Crime
3,443 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
430 crimes per 100k D
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employment D+

The median income in Waynesville is $40,911 - which is 15% lower than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$40,911 F
Unemployment Rate
1.3% A+
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health B-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Hazelwood Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Waynesville Police Department
Police
Publix
Pharmacy
EmergeOrtho-Blue Ridge
Doctor
Mr. Michael Moziak
Doctor
Rockcliff Oral and Facial Surgery & Dental Implant Center
Dentist
Junalska Community Volunteer Fire
Fire Station
Saunook Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C
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housing B+

Waynesville home prices are $167,600 - which is 7% higher than North Carolina
Home Price
$167,600 C
Home Appreciation Rate
5% B
Home Affordability
4.1x (home price to income ratio) D
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schools D

The Waynesville graduation rate is 76% - which is 7% lower than North Carolina
School Test Scores
49% F
High School Grad. Rates
76% D
Elementary Schools (6) F
Waynesville Middle
Hazelwood Elementary
Junaluska Elementary
Shining Rock Classical Academy: Cfa
Jonathan Valley Elementary
High Schools (1) F
Tuscola High
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ratings A-

Waynesville has an overall rating of 78% from 7 reviews.
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User Surveys (7)
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Waynesville, NC Area Guide

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Waynesville Area Facts

  • Waynesville has a Livability Score of 66/100, which is considered good
  • Waynesville crime rates are 57% higher than the North Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Waynesville is 3% higher than the North Carolina average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Waynesville? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Arbors Open Play Field
      Hazelwood Recreation Park
      Central Elementary Playground
      Waynesville Kiwanis Community Playgroup
      Waynesville Recreation Park
      Waynesville Skate Park
      Waynesville Recreation Park
      Lake Junaluska Playground

      Entertainment

      The Strand at 38 Main
      Historical Downtown
      Smoky Mountain Cinema
      George R. Stuart Auditorium

      Food & Drink

      Classic Wineseller Inc
      Sunburst Market
      Smoky Mountain Sub Shop
      Pub 319
      Chocolate Factory
      McDonald's
      Taco Bell
      Bojangles'

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Waynesville? Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Waynesville.
      Drive to Work
      72%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Waynesville? The cost of living in Waynesville is 96/100 - which is 3% higher than North Carolina.
      Waynesville
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      North Carolina
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Waynesville? Waynesville crime rates are 3,873, which are 57% higher than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      3,873 per 100k people

      67% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 26

      67% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -49%

      Year over year crime is down

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Waynesville? The median income in Waynesville is $40,911 which is 15% lower than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $40,91126% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $27,7887% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      72% lower than the US average

      C- Health & Safety

      Is Waynesville a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Publix
      Hazelwood Pharmacy

      Doctors

      B+ Housing

      What are Waynesville home prices? Waynesville home prices are $167,600 - which is 7% higher than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $167,6009% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $79416% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      52%

      18% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Waynesville have good schools? The Waynesville graduation rate is 76% - which is 7% lower than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      76%

      8% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      49%

      1% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      16% lower than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Waynesville a good place to live? Waynesville has an overall rating of 78% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      78%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      78%

      7 total surveys

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