Waco, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
141,925 332.4M (US)
Median Age
29.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
28.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$51,468 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
76.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
21.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$199,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$630 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$891 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
43.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

McLennan County
5
Waco Metro Area
4
Texas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

McLennan County
6
Waco Metro Area
5
Texas
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 0 46
Feb 3 0 50
Mar 3 0 57
Apr 3 0 65
May 4 0 73
Jun 4 0 80
Jul 2 0 84
Aug 2 0 84
Sep 3 0 77
Oct 4 0 67
Nov 3 0 57
Dec 3 0 48

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 38% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 17, TX State Senate District 22, TX State House District 56, TX
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Schools

Hillcrest Pds Magnet
<1 miles, S • 2.3 star
Lake Air Montessori School
<1 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Brazos Hs
<1 miles, NE • 1 star
Dean Highland El
1 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

McLennan Community College
2 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Baylor University
4 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Hill College
32 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Providence Health Center
3 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Goodall Witcher Hospital
28 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Waco Regional Airport
4 miles, N • 1 star
Robert Gray Army Airfield
51 miles, W • 1 star
Easterwood Field
83 miles, S • 1 star
Dallas Love Field
91 miles, NE • 3.7 star
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