At a Glance
Median Income
$85,847
$40,202 per capita
Home Value
$229,300
Zillow: $510,270
Median Rent
$894/mo
28.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.2%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.9%
10.7% smoking rate
How Crawford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Crawford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Crawford a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Crawford residents earn a median household income of $85,847 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,202. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,039 business establishments, including 607 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Crawford is $229,300 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $510,270. Median rent is $894/month, with 28.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
26.2% of adults in Crawford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% below the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Crawford has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 53.
Data Overview
People
Population890
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density618/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born4.4%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$85,847
Per Capita$40,202
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$18,479M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,161
Housing
A+
Home Value$229,300
Rent$894
Ownership90.9%
Zillow$510,270
Housing Units346
Rent Burden28.6%
Health
Obesity29.9%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death9,298/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain36.6 in/yr
AQI53 (Moderate)
Elevation699 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.2%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute26 min
Broadband97.3%
Internet Speed205 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Crawford was founded in 1897.
The median home in Crawford was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Waco Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 205 Mbps.
There are 607 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.