At a Glance
Median Income
$35,603
$22,952 per capita
Home Value
$151,100
Zillow: $222,138
Median Rent
$855/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.0%
77.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
16.1% smoking rate
How Waco Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Waco's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Waco a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Waco residents earn a median household income of $35,603 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,952. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 619 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waco is $151,100 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,138. Median rent is $855/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
6.0% of adults in Waco hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
77.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waco has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population685
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density372/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$35,603
Per Capita$22,952
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$1,403M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,028
Housing
A
Home Value$151,100
Rent$855
Ownership52.4%
Zillow$222,138
Housing Units300
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death12,727/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain53.5 in/yr
Elevation1,284 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+77.5%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 13%
Commute26 min
Broadband61.8%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Waco was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Anniston Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.