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South Waverly, Pennsylvania
Borough · Population 1,068 · #585 in Pennsylvania
About South Waverly
Set in the northeastern part of Pennsylvania, South Waverly is a small town with an estimated population of 1,068.
South Waverly holds the status of a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 0.88 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,214 residents per square mile.
📰 South Waverly News Today
- South Waverly, PA Air Quality & Pollen Weather Underground · Aug 16
- South Waverly Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
- Obituary for Blaine Edward Woodruff thomascremationfuneralservice.com · Apr 30
- Gerald M. "Jerry" Patton Obituary (2026) - South Waverly, PA - Lowery - Urban Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. Legacy obituary · Apr 13
- South Waverly, PA Weather Forecast AccuWeather · Aug 7
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes South Waverly Unique
- The only place in America named South Waverly — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northeastern Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in South Waverly
- Banana Curve Dinner — american
- Callear's Bar-B-Que
- Crafted Cup (café)
- New Hong Kong — chinese
- Pizza Hut — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- S.R.A.C. Susquehanna River Archaeological Center · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StatePennsylvania
TypeBorough
Population (2024)1,068
Rank in state#585 of 1,013
Land area0.88 sq mi
Density1,214/sq mi
Coordinates41.9942, -76.5444