Waverly, NY

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Population
4,191
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
816 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$140,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$958/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$54,274
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Waverly is a quiet village tucked along New York’s Southern Tier, right on the Pennsylvania border in the Penn-York Valley. Home to around 4,400 people, it offers a relaxed small-town setting nestled between the Finger Lakes to the north and Pennsylvania's Endless Mountains to the south. Everyday routines here naturally blur state lines. Neighbors regularly head into neighboring Sayre and Athens for shopping, dining, and healthcare, giving residents the convenience of a larger regional hub alongside a peaceful hometown feel.

Tree-lined residential streets feature classic older homes and historic architecture, with local shops and eateries clustered along Broad Street. Families are anchored by the Waverly Central School District, and the surrounding countryside provides plenty of opportunities to explore parks, trails, and waterways along the Susquehanna River. With Interstate 86 running right past the edge of town, commuting to places like Elmira, Sayre, or Owego is quick and straightforward.

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