Louella House 1875, 1875
Wayne’s story
138 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1875.
- 1888Wayne is settled
WaynePA
A town of 6,635, settled in 1888.
Population
6,635
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$713K
Census ACS
Household income
$151K
median
Median age
46.2
years
Jobs based here
5,515
A job hub
Is Wayne a good place to live?
72% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Wayne, above both Pennsylvania’s towns (29%) and U.S. towns (29%). The biggest park or preserve is Odorisio Park, at 24 acres. We don’t grade Wayne yet; the figures below are still real.
What makes Wayne stand out
Where Wayne beats most towns.
A job hub
Every workday, about 5,258 people come to Wayne for work
Where Wayne’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
5,515jobs based in Wayne
8%of working residents work in town
9 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Nearby attractions
All 249 attractions →USS New Jersey and 189 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Wayne. Close and well known come first.
Big draw15 mi MuseumUSS New Jersey
Big draw15 mi Stadium & arenaLincoln Financial Field
Big draw14 mi MuseumLynnewood Hall
Big draw13 mi MuseumEastern State Penitentiary
Big draw15 mi Stadium & arenaXfinity Mobile Arena
Big draw14 mi Ancient siteIndependence Hall3.0M visitors a yearSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
USS New Jersey: Camera Operator: PH3 BRYANT, Public domain · Lincoln Financial Field: The original uploader was Betp at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lynnewood Hall: Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain · Xfinity Mobile Arena: Jen Smith, CC BY 3.0 · Independence Hall: Mys 721tx, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Getting set up
Moving to Wayne: who provides what
Wayne is unincorporated, so Delaware County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerPECO Energy18.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterAqua Pa Main System1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesDelaware CountyDelaware County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDelaware County Bureau of ElectionsDelaware County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2023
ZIP code1908719087 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Wayne.
Work & commute
Wayne has 1.8 jobs for every working resident, and 5,258 people commute in
In Wayne, the median household income is $151,000, against $81,000 in Pennsylvania’s towns and $80,000 across U.S. towns. Most people who work leave Wayne to do it: just 8% work in town. Nearly a quarter of workers work remotely from home here. Jobs in Wayne grew by 374 from 2013 to 2023, reaching 5,515.
8%work in town
| Wayne | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $151,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Work from home | 23% | 12% | 11% |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Wayne8%
Philadelphia22%
Radnor Township14%
Tredyffrin Township8%
Upper Merion Township5%
9 mi
median commute distance
5,515
jobs based in Wayne
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Very low risk in Wayne, with inland flooding at the top
FEMA expects less storm and flood damage in Wayne than in 92% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 61 flood insurance claims have been paid out locally.
8risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHeat wavesTornadoes
61
paid flood claims since 1979
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers: that is Wayne’s year
A winter brings about 8 inches of snow, with January nights at 24° and July afternoons at 86°.
8″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter26–42°
Spring42–62°
Summer64–84°
Fall47–66°
Oct 27
typical first frost
Apr 18
typical last frost
+2.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Outdoors
Protected land: 11.2% of Wayne
Walkers can cover 0.4 miles of trail in 7 parks and preserves. Wayne’s trail density stands at 0.2 miles per square mile. Parks and preserves here: 7, covering 63 acres.
11.2%conserved
11.2%
conserved · 153 of 1,356 acres
0.4 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Odorisio Park | — | 24 |
| 2. Warren Filipone Memorial Park | — | 18 |
| 3. West Wayne Preserve | — | 6 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Health
Wayne stands out in Pennsylvania and nationally: a smaller share of its adults report frequent physical distress
In Wayne, 8.7% of adults smoke cigarettes. The share of adults in Wayne who have obesity: 27%.
| Wayne | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 9.1% | 14% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 8.7% | 17% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 16% | 17% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 35% | 35% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
13 better13 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Wayne | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer smokers | 8.7% | 15.8% |
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 8% | 14.5% |
Bryn Mawr Hospital
4.1 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Wayne
17pages on Wayne
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
45 within 15 miles of the center of Wayne
Valley Forge Military CollegeCommunity college · Private nonprofit · Wayne1.1 mi$32,176 tuitionDelaware County Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Media5 mi$6,930 in-state tuitionPennsylvania State University-Penn State Great ValleyUniversity or college · Public · Malvern6.9 mi
About 4 of every 100 Wayne residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
Famous people from Wayne
8 notable people were born in Wayne.
M
Matt FreeseAmerican soccer player · born 1998A
Al BonniwellAmerican basketball player · 1911–2002H
Henry PleasantsAmerican music critic · 1910–2000H
Harold WrightAmerican clarinetists · 1926–1993J
James W. QuiggleAmerican lawyer and politician · 1820–1878About Wayne
Unincorporated community in Pennsylvania, US
Wayne is an unincorporated community centered in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States, on the Main Line, a series of highly affluent Philadelphia suburbs located along the railroad tracks of the Pennsylvania Railroad and one of the wealthiest areas in the nation. While the center of Wayne is in Radnor Township, Wayne extends into both Tredyffrin Township in Chester County and Upper Merion Township in Montgomery County. The center of Wayne was designated the Downtown Wayne Historic District in 2012. Considering the large area served by the Wayne post office, the community may extend slightly into Easttown Township, Chester County, as well. The center of the Wayne business district is…
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Elevation
- 384 ft
- ZIP code
- 19087, 19397, 19398
Wayne’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Wayne.
St. DavidsEasttown TownshipRadnor TownshipTredyffrin TownshipWayne
How the neighbors grade
| Town | PA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| St. Davids | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Easttown Township | #43 | A+ | D | A− | A+ | A+ |
| Radnor Township | #84 | A+ | D− | A− | A+ | A+ |
| Tredyffrin Township | #62 | A+ | D | — | A+ | A+ |
Tredyffrin Township reports no FBI crime data of its own. Wayne and St. Davids aren’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Wayne with a neighbor →
Questions about Wayne
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Wayne, PA a good place to live?
We don’t grade Wayne yet; the figures below are still real.
What is Wayne, PA known for?
8 notable people were born here, including Anna Moffo and Matt Freese.