West, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
2,571 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,292 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
22.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$164,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$595 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$730 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.6% 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 47
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 22% of residents leaning left and 75% leaning right.

Liberal (22%) (76%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 79%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

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

St Marys School
<1 miles, W
West El
<1 miles, NW • 2.3 star
West Middle
<1 miles, NE • 2.3 star
West Hs
<1 miles, NE • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Hill College
14 miles, NE • 1.4 star
McLennan Community College
15 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Baylor University
18 miles, SW • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Hill Regional Hospital
14 miles, N • 3.2 star
Providence Health Center
21 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Waco Regional Airport
15 miles, SW • 1 star
Robert Gray Army Airfield
67 miles, SW • 1 star
Dallas Love Field
74 miles, NE • 3.7 star
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