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Waverly, VA


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Waverly, Virginia

Waverly, Virginia is 33 miles NW of Suffolk, Virginia (center to center) and 58 miles W of Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is in Sussex county. The population of the town is 2,309.

The People and Families of Waverly

In Waverly, about 41% of adults are married. There are a lot of singles in Waverly.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Waverly had a median family income of $39,792.

Political Inclinations

Among Waverly political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $400. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Waverly Housing

Of the housing in Waverly, approximately 68% is occupied by their owners. Property taxes in the town are low by Virginia standards.

Commuting

In Waverly, 91% of commuters drive to work. Waverly offers good access to public transportation.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Waverly Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Waverly Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Waverly, VA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity96
Female Share of the Population85
Senior Citizens76
Age of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Women75
Well-Paid Single Men65
Male Share of the Population36
Children Under 5 Years Old34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size69
Portion of People Married13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults53
Median Family Income55
People in Middle Class or Better44
People Above Poverty45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Walking and Biking to Work43
Short Commute Times33
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Housing Recently Built78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
People Living Alone64
Affordability of Rents55

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime67
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