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Waverly, MO


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Waverly, Missouri

Waverly, Missouri is 48 miles E of Independence, Missouri (center to center) and 57 miles E of Kansas City, Missouri. It is in Lafayette county. The city is part of the Kansas City metro area. The population of Waverly is 806.

The People and Families of Waverly

In Waverly, about 58% of adults are married.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Waverly.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Waverly had a median family income of $43,654.

Crime and Safety

Crime is quite low in Waverly.

Waverly Housing

Of the housing in Waverly, approximately 75% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Waverly, 98% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Waverly strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyWaverly Low Property Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Waverly Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Waverly, MO

Comparing Waverly to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population910
Senior Citizens88
Age of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men88
Racial Diversity55
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Female Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income78
People in Middle Class or Better67
People Above Poverty67
College Educated Adults34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work45
Public Transportation Use43
Working at Home22
Short Commute Times21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Affordability of Rents87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals74
People Living Alone65
Housing Recently Built54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime78
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