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Map of Waverly: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land29%424 of 1,472 acres
Trails0.8 mi0.3 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves398 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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Village in New York, United States
1854Established
4,373Population
2.3 sq miArea
814 ftElevation

Waverly is the largest village in Tioga County, New York, United States. As of the 2010 U.S. census, Waverly had a population of 4,177. It is located southeast of Elmira in the Southern Tier region. This village was incorporated as the southwest part of the town of Barton in 1854. The village name was conceived by Joseph "Uncle Joe" Hallett, founder of its first Fire Department and pillar of the community, dropping the second "e" from the name of his favorite author's novel, Waverley by Sir Walter Scott. The former village hall is listed on the National Historic Places list. Waverly is part of the Binghamton metropolitan area. The village was previously a regular stop on the Black Diamond E…

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Housing in Waverly

$173K▲ 2.1% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Waverly home is worth about $173,000, up 2.1% in a year, 67% below the New York typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Waverly's police department reported only 2023, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000
Waverly 0.2
New York 4
U.S. 3.9
Property crime per 1,000
Waverly 4.9
New York 18.7
U.S. 19.5
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