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Waynesboro, Virginia

Introduction to Waynesboro, Virginia

Waynesboro, Virginia is 50 miles N of Lynchburg, Virginia (center to center) and 116 miles SW of Washington, District of Columbia. The city has a population of 19,520.

Waynesboro History

The community derived its name from General "Mad Anthony" Wayne and his family home. In the early days, the Rockfish Gap, located near Waynesboro, made the area a convenient stop for those on their journey to the west. It was then referred to as Teasville. It was after General Wayne's victory, at the Battle of Fallen Timbers in 1794, that the area became known as Waynesborough or Waynesboro. The downtown region was plotted and sold in 1798, and Waynesboro was officially recognized as a town by the state of Virginia on January 8, 1801. It was incorporated in 1834.

Waynesboro and nearby Attractions

  • Waynesboro Public Library
  • Woodrow Wilson Birthplace
  • Frontier Culture Museum
  • Baker Springs Basin
  • Hamilton-Cook Colonnade Shopping Center
  • Shenandoah National Park

Things To Do In Waynesboro

Waynesboro provides easy access to a number of historical museums that are within a range of 20 miles. Among these are the Frontier Culture Museum, Humpback Rocks Mountain Farm & Visitor Center, and Woodrow Wilson Birthplace and Museum. The city has several beautiful churches and cemeteries that are reminiscent of the bygone era. The Hamilton-Cook Colonnade Shopping Center, Willow Oak Plaza Shopping Center, Chips Mini-Mall Shopping Center and Riverside Shopping Center are ideal destinations for shoppers. In addition, the city hosts annual festivals including the Summer Extravaganza and the Virginia Fall Foliage Festival Art Show.

Waynesboro Transportation

Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport provides air transportation facilities.

Waynesboro Higher Education

Opportunities for higher education are provided by the University of Virginia-Main Campus, James Madison University, and Piedmont Virginia Community College.

High Points

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

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Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 19%Waynesboro Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Waynesboro, VA

Comparing Waynesboro 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
Female Share of the Population85
Senior Citizens85
Age of the Population85
Racial Diversity87
Children Under 5 Years Old58
Well-Paid Single Men45
Male Share of the Population36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married46
Average Household Size36

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults67
People in Middle Class or Better46
People Above Poverty46
Median Family Income45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work78
Public Transportation Use57
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes84
Affordability of Rents75
People Living Alone74
Housing Recently Built45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32

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