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Waycross, Georgia houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Waycross, GA (Ware County) — Census median home value $88,600, county listing prices up about 11.1% over the past year. Market data for Waycross houses and the broader area.
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Waycross, GA is in Ware County, Georgia — this guide covers houses in Waycross and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 13,813, with a median household income of $37,398. Census data puts the median value of houses in Waycross at $88,600.
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Market overview
Waycross housing market
Waycross is in Ware County, Georgia. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Waycross and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$88,600
Population (Census ACS)
13,813
Median household income
$37,398
County price trend (2025)
11.13% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Waycross market snapshot
Population
13,813
County
Ware County
Median Household Income
$37,398
Median Home Value (city)
$88,600
Median Gross Rent
$810/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+11.1%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Waycross's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $88,600.
County Price Trend
Ware County's FHFA house price index shows a 11.13% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Waycross has an estimated population of 13,813 and a median household income of $37,398, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Waycross's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.4x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 26% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Waycross
County guide: Ware County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Waycross.
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Nearby communities include Blackshear, Patterson, Mershon, Bristol, Offerman.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Sunnyside (~2.2 mi), Deenwood (~2.5 mi), Waresboro (~7.2 mi), Dixie Union (~11.1 mi), Hoboken (~13.6 mi), Manor (~14.4 mi), Millwood (~18.1 mi), Hickox (~21.9 mi), Nahunta (~22.2 mi), Rockingham (~23.1 mi), Alma (~24.0 mi), Hortense (~25.2 mi), Screven (~27.6 mi), Waynesville (~33.9 mi), Odum (~37.4 mi), Jesup (~38.0 mi).
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Census & home facts
Waycross data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
13,813
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$88,600
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$37,398
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$810
County FHFA annual change (2025)
-3.48%
Census place type
city
County
Pierce County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
11.88 sq mi
Census GEOID
1380956
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Life in Waycross
Schools
Ware County — 9 schools, 5,973 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Ware addresses may be served by Ware County, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Waycross FAQ
What are houses worth in Waycross, GA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Waycross at $88,600.
How much do houses cost in Waycross, GA?
For owner-occupied houses in Waycross, Census ACS data shows a median value of $88,600. Active listing prices in Ware County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Waycross, GA?
Waycross houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Ware County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Waycross, GA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Waycross's population at approximately 13,813.
What's the median rent in Waycross, GA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Waycross at approximately $810 per month.
What is the median household income in Waycross, GA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Waycross at approximately $37,398.
Is the Waycross housing market growing?
Ware County's FHFA house price index shows a 11.13% annual change in 2025.
Is Waycross, GA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Waycross's median home value at about 2.4 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 26% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Waycross, GA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Ware County for many Waycross addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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