New Waverly, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Walker County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,311 Population 593/sq mi density
$47,589 Median Income $26,552 per capita
$188,000 Home Value $387,096 Zillow
$1,049 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$47,589 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$188,000 home value, $1,049/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher

New Waverly, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,589
37% below
$26,552 per capita
Home Value
$188,000
33% below
Zillow: $387,096
Median Rent
$1,049/mo
10% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
53% below
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
16.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
24% above
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F

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)

Income
63%
Home Value
67%
Rent
90%
Poverty
132%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
92%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Waverly a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 3.3% (8% 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 $387,096. 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.

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 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,311
Median Age32.4 yrs
Density593/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born7.2%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,589
Per Capita$26,552
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty16.4%
County GDP$3,148M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012

Housing

A
Home Value$188,000
Rent$1,049
Ownership65.0%
Zillow$387,096
Housing Units471
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity39.8%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death8,101/100K

Climate

Avg Temp68°F
Rain47.7 in/yr
Elevation360 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 30%
Commute31 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in New Waverly was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Conroe/North Houston Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 118 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.