Wayne County

PA · Pop. 24,021 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Wayne County is a rural county in PA with a population of approximately 24,021.

$/Acre: $1,503

Property Tax: 1.58%

Growing Season: 183 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 15.9/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.58%

Local Sales Tax0.23%

Combined Sales Tax6.23%

Cost of Living Index103.2

Median Household Income$75,429

Poverty Rate20.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,503

Median Home Price$189K

Acres for Sale1615

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season183 days

Annual Rainfall38.4 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low20°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,322 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado1/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)334 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K582

Property Crime /100K376

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response27 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby48%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%

Ag EconomyStrong