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New Waverly, TX
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New Waverly, TX
At a Glance
How New Waverly Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Waverly's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is New Waverly a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
New Waverly residents earn a median household income of $47,589 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,552. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,166 business establishments, including 118 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Waverly is $188,000 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $367,203. Median rent is $1,049/month, with 51.0% 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 1981.
Safety & Crime
New Waverly reports 767 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 102% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,824/100K.
Education
15.9% of adults in New Waverly hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Waverly has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.