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Waynesboro

Pop. 11,047·121st most expensive in Pennsylvania·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,351/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.2%
vs US Median
-$579
Falling (Monthly)
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Waynesboro · $1,351
More affordable than 84% of US cities · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$980
1 BR
$1,020
2 BR
$1,240
3 BR
$1,650
4 BR+
$1,870
Research median
$1,240/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$16,212/yr
At $1,351/mo median
Market timing
Rents falling
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Demographics

Who lives here

Waynesboro, PA is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, 19% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,047
Median income
$66,956
Median age
37.4
Renters
47.6%
Age distribution
25.3%
19.9%
28.8%
14.5%
Under 1825.3%
18–3419.9%
35–5428.8%
55–6411.4%
65+14.5%
Gender
45.8%
54.2%
Male45.8%
Female54.2%
Race & ethnicity
88%
White88%
Black2.2%
Hispanic6.5%
Asian1.2%
Other2.1%
Education (25+)
39.4%
34.8%
19%
No HS diploma6.8%
HS diploma39.4%
Some college34.8%
Bachelor's+19%
Housing tenure
52.4%
47.6%
Owner52.4%
Renter47.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Waynesboro, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$51,925 → $66,956
up 28.9%
Population
10,871 → 11,047
up 1.6%
Renter share
50.3% → 47.6%
-2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
13.3% → 19%
+5.7 pts
Median age
36.8 → 37.4
+0.6 yrs

Median household income grew from $51,925 to $66,956 between 2021 and 2024, a 28.9% shift. Headcount in the area went from 10,871 to 11,047 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.6% change. About 47.6% of households rent today, against 50.3% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 13.3% to 19%.

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About renting in Waynesboro, PA

Last updated: May 18, 2026

The median rent in Waynesboro is $1,351/mo as of May 2026. A studio apartment averages $980/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,240/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,020/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,650/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($66,956/yr), Waynesboro ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Waynesboro an affordable city for renters?

Waynesboro is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,351/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($66,956/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Waynesboro falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Waynesboro?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,351/mo in Waynesboro. The local median household income is $66,956/yr, meaning the typical Waynesboro household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Waynesboro?

Rent in Waynesboro has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of May 2026.

How does Waynesboro rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Waynesboro is one of the more affordable cities in Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #121 out of 165 tracked cities at $1,351/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Waynesboro?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Waynesboro ($1,351/mo): Shippensburg ($1,147/mo), Chambersburg ($1,292/mo), Hagerstown ($1,345/mo).

What percentage of Waynesboro residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.6% of Waynesboro households are renters, while 52.4% are owner-occupied. Waynesboro leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Waynesboro rent compare to the national average?

Waynesboro's median rent of $1,351/mo is $579 (30%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #121 out of 165 tracked cities.
Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,351/mo, rent takes ~24% of Waynesboro's median household income ($66,956/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Waynesboro 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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