In Wayne, Missouri, the median home price is $134,574, compared with the Missouri median of $263,326; median household income is $47,226; the population is 10,862; schools rate 4.9 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 448.6 per 100k; and the average commute is 29.0 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Wayne at a glance
Population
10,862
Median Household Income
$47,226
Typical Home Value
$134,574
School District Rating
4.9
Violent Crime Rate
448.6
Avg Commute Time
29.0
About Wayne
Wayne has a population of 10,862. The median home value is $134,574, 49% below the Missouri median. Median household income is $47,226 (33% below the Missouri median). The most populated towns are Benton, Lost Creek, and St. Francois.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Wayne
10 towns, by population.
County rankings in Missouri
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Wayne at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Wayne?
- Wayne has a population of 10,862 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Wayne?
- The median home value in Wayne is $134,574. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Wayne?
- Median household income in Wayne is $47,226 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Wayne in?
- Wayne is in Missouri.
- How many towns are in Wayne?
- Wayne contains 10 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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