At a Glance
Median Income
$80,417
$54,250 per capita
Home Value
$140,000
Zillow: $191,107
Bachelor's Degree+
36.4%
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
14.4% 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?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Waco residents earn a median household income of $80,417 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,250. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 646 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waco is $140,000 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,107. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
36.4% of adults in Waco hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% above the national average).
97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waco has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population155
Median Age61.4 yrs
Density620/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans11.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$80,417
Per Capita$54,250
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,248M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
A+
Home Value$140,000
Rent
Ownership98.9%
Zillow$191,107
Housing Units101
Rent Burden20.1%
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain29.4 in/yr
Elevation1,622 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.4%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+20.9%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute23 min
Broadband83.9%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Waco was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.