At a Glance
Median Income
$83,798
$37,532 per capita
Home Value
$252,200
Zillow: $299,507
Median Rent
$1,389/mo
29.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
166/100K
1,112/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.0%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.6%
10.7% smoking rate
How Hewitt Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hewitt's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hewitt a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hewitt residents earn a median household income of $83,798 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,532. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% 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 Hewitt is $252,200 , 11% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $299,507. Median rent is $1,389/month, with 29.6% 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 1991.
Safety & Crime
Hewitt reports 166 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,112/100K.
Education
37.0% of adults in Hewitt hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% above the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hewitt has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 53.
Data Overview
People
Population16,244
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density2,358/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born4.1%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$83,798
Per Capita$37,532
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$18,479M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,161
Housing
A+
Home Value$252,200
Rent$1,389
Ownership67.4%
Zillow$299,507
Housing Units6,057
Rent Burden29.6%
Crime
F
Violent166/100K
Property1,112/100K
Health
Obesity31.6%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death9,298/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain38.4 in/yr
AQI53 (Moderate)
Elevation632 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.0%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+12.7%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute19 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed205 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Hewitt was founded in 1883.
The median home in Hewitt was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Waco Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.3% 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.