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MS area data

Waynesboro, MS

Waynesboro, MS.

Population: 13,779 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$141,635
1-year appreciation
+16.0%
3-year appreciation
+17.7%
5-year appreciation
+12.5%
10-year appreciation
+44.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$141,635
House Price Index
322.1 (+3.8% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
6

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
85.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
0
High schools
3

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
hurricane, lightning, tornado

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
66.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
62.2 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Waynesboro Municipal Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport (HBG) (42 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Avg hospital rating
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-27 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Median annual property tax
$583
Mean commute to work
32 min
Households with broadband internet
47.3%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,375
Average weekly wage
$830
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
1

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Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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