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Waverly, NY
Village in Tioga County, New York.
Population
4,305
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,885
ZIP codes
0
Waverly and its ZIP codes
Waverly at a glance
- Waverly is about 4.5 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $54,274, 37% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $140,200 (67% below New York) and median rent is $958 a month.
Local data for Waverly, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Waverly, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,274
Poverty rate
7.3%
Median home value
$140,200
Median rent
$958/mo
Homeownership
64.2%
Bachelor's or higher
13.2%
Median age
42.8
Average commute
16.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (608), Italian Americans (542), German Americans (477).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tioga County. PPP loans are for Waverly.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,577
13,068 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,815
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1B
FY 2026, $21,023 per person
How people get to work
Waverly, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.5%
- Carpooled5.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle1.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home2.5%
Average one-way commute: 16.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Waverly, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
494
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
556
2.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 16°F
36.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Waverly, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.1%
U.S. 33.3% -2.2 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
Cities near Waverly
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South Waverly, PABorough | 1.7 mi | 0.9 |
| Sayre, PABorough | 2.8 mi | 2 |
| Athens, PABorough | 5.2 mi | 1.8 |
| Greens Landing, PACensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 2.7 |
| WellsburgVillage | 9 mi | 0.6 |
| NicholsVillage | 9.4 mi | 0.5 |
| East Smithfield, PACensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| Ulster, PACensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| Van EttenCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| ErinCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| SouthportCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6.4 |
| SpencerVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| ElmiraCity | 14 mi | 7.3 |
| BreesportCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| Rome, PABorough | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Elmira HeightsVillage | 16 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waverly, NY in?
- Waverly is in Tioga County, New York.
- What is the population of Waverly, NY?
- About 4,305 people live in Waverly, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waverly?
- Nearby places include South Waverly, PA (1.7 mi), Sayre, PA (2.8 mi), Athens, PA (5.2 mi), Greens Landing, PA (6.1 mi), Wellsburg (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023