City profile
Waynesville, NC
Haywood County · Population 10,502
Waynesville is a town in Haywood County, NC with about 10,502 residents and a typical home value near $282,000. It is 55 miles from Greenville, SC, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
41°F
Summer avg
78°F
Sunny days / yr
218
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$281,700
Typical monthly housing
$1,730
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
90
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.85%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.25%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 77/100
Top hazards: Landslide, Cold wave, Riverine flooding
Nearest major airport
60 mi to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 37% Democratic / 62% Republican
Community
Population
10,502
Black population
1.3%
County
Haywood County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸NC is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hurricanes (coast), inland flooding
Highlights
- About 10,502 residents
- Typical home value about $282,000
- 55 miles from Greenville, SC
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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