There are 20 independent living communities serving Waynesville, North Carolina. This includes 2 communities in Waynesville and 18 nearby. Independent living costs in North Carolina range from about $20 up to $145 per day, with an average expense running about $54. The monthly cost averages around $1,617 and ranges between $605 and $4,342. Yearly, the median cost is about $19,404, which is less than the US average of $23,100.
The cost of independent living in Waynesville can range from as little as $650 per month all the way up to $2,904 per month. The average cost is around $1,375 per month, or around $16,500 annually.
Waynesville is a small city in North Carolina. It is located in Haywood County and is included in the Asheville metropolitan statistical area. The surrounding metro area includes 334,352 residents, but there are 28,052 living within the city itself. 38% of the residents are over 55.
The SeniorScore™ for Waynesville is 70. The median housing price in the city is $258,000, which is higher than the state average of $204,000. Waynesville has an average unemployment rate of approximately 7.67%. The city's median household income is $41,000 ($26,000 per person), versus an average of $41,000 for the whole of North Carolina.
Waynesville has moderate mean temperatures, with moderate winters and warm summers. The area receives heavy levels of rain annually. Waynesville has subpar air quality and a moderate crime rate in comparison to other cities.