1900 · Pocasset Lake · Library of Congress
Wayne’s story
Wayne in pictures
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 2 places on the National Register.
WayneME
A town of 1,101. Public schools that outperform most of Maine.
Population
1,101
−5% since 2010
Typical home
$404K
+12.6% in a year
Household income
$93K
median
Median age
55.6
years
Jobs based here
94
A commuter town
What makes Wayne stand out
The 2 things Wayne does most differently from other towns.
Small town
1,101 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
WinthropLeedsReadfieldLivermore FallsMonmouthFayetteWayne
Wayne’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →63°
Mostly Clear
H 0° · L 63°
Local news
All →Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Wayne. Another town gets a different order.
Natural hazards
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 16% of U.S. communities.
16risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesIce storms
21
paid flood claims since 1979
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Schools
Wayne’s public schools outperform 78% of Maine districts
The public schools Wayne’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 78% of Maine’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
A−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Elementary School | K–5 | 59 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within ME on state tests and graduationAll 1 schools →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Wayne
Most working residents leave Wayne for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Augusta (19%), Winthrop (9%) and Lewiston (6%). Half commute less than 16 miles.
4%work in town
Where working residents work
In Wayne4%
Augusta19%
Winthrop9%
Lewiston6%
Readfield4%
16 mi
median commute distance
94
jobs based in Wayne
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Wayne has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to 10°, and about 78 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
78″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter13–31°
Spring32–53°
Summer55–77°
Fall38–58°
Oct 10
typical first frost
May 1
typical last frost
+1.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
Healthier than 63% of U.S. towns
Wayne beats the Maine average on 9 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3.
BHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Maine
9 better20 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Wayne | ME |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 11.6% | 15.5% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6% | 7.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.4% | 9.9% |
Maine General Medical Center
15.8 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health
69th
percentile among ME towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Outdoors
3.1% of Wayne is conserved land
6.5 miles of trails across 12 parks and preserves.
3.1%conserved
3.1%
conserved · 513 of 16,297 acres
6.5 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Gott Pasture Preserve | 1.6 mi | 67 |
| 2. Macdonald Conservation Area | 0.4 mi | 18 |
| 3. 100 Acre Wood | — | 129 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Housing
A typical Wayne home is worth about $404K
The typical Wayne home is worth about $404,000, up 12.6% in a year, close to the Maine typical home.
$404KZillow home value
Typical home value
Wayne$404K
Maine$416K
+12.6%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
A commuter town
96% of working residents leave Wayne for work
Where Wayne’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
94jobs based in Wayne
4%of working residents work in town
16 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Landmarks
2 places in Wayne on the National Register of Historic Places.
Famous people from Wayne
3 notable people were born in Wayne.
About Wayne
Town in Maine, United States
Wayne is a town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States. Wayne is included in the Lewiston-Auburn, Maine metropolitan New England city and town area. The population was 1,129 at the 2020 census. The town was named after Revolutionary War General Anthony Wayne. During the summer, Wayne is home to Camp Androscoggin. A popular recreation spot in central Maine, Wayne is part of the Winthrop Lakes Region. The town is included in the Augusta, Maine micropolitan New England City and Town Area. and included in the Lewiston-Auburn, Maine metropolitan New England city and town area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,129
- Area
- 26 sq mi
- Elevation
- 299 ft
- ZIP code
- 04284
- Area code
- 207
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