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Waynesboro, PA

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Savor quiet small-town living near larger cities

Quaint Affordable Historic Quiet Close-Knit Family-Friendly

Situated about two miles north of the Mason-Dixon Line, Waynesboro is a small borough in Franklin County with beginnings in the mid-18th century. A quintessential small town, Waynesboro contains a historic downtown district on Main Street with a variety of quaint shops, cafes, eateries, offices, and lots of old-fashioned charm.

The tight-knit community in Waynesboro is drawn together for a wide range of public events, such as an annual Jazz Festival, Oktober Fest, and regular National Alpaca Farm Days. Waynesboro residents enjoy a slower pace of life, but should you crave the fast pace of a larger city, there are several within easy driving distance. You can take a one-hour drive to Harrisburg, a two-hour drive to Lancaster, and a three-hour drive to Philadelphia or Pittsburgh.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Waynesboro, PA is $928 for one bedroom, $1,279 for two bedrooms, and $1,274 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Waynesboro has increased by 11.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$928/month
600 Sq Ft
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Transportation

41

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

30

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Summitview Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

417 Students

5
out of 10

Hooverville Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

324 Students

5
out of 10

Fairview Avenue Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

620 Students

3
out of 10

Mowrey Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

513 Students

3
out of 10

Waynesboro Area Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

642 Students

Rating Unavailable

Waynesboro Area Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,439 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Mont Alto State Park
  • Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
  • Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve

Military Bases

Airports

  • Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.