At a Glance
Median Income
$31,250
$22,785 per capita
Home Value
$93,100
Zillow: $244,705
Median Rent
$1,077/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
357/100K
3,227/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.9%
81.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
310 sunny days/yr
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+
2.8 / 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 $31,250 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,785. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,287 business establishments, including 181 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waco is $93,100 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $244,705. Median rent is $1,077/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Waco reports 357 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 6% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,227/100K.
Education
10.9% of adults in Waco hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
81.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waco has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population216
Median Age55.3 yrs
Density257/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$31,250
Per Capita$22,785
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$6,025M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034
Housing
A+
Home Value$93,100
Rent$1,077
Ownership80.0%
Zillow$244,705
Housing Units153
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent357/100K
Property3,227/100K
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death12,476/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain49.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation932 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+81.9%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute29 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed168 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Waco was built in 1972.
24.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hickory Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 168 Mbps.
There are 181 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
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