At a Glance
Median Income
$80,417
$54,250 per capita
Home Value
$140,000
Zillow: $176,565
Violent Crime
25/100K
2,733/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.4%
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
308 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?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
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 $176,565. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Waco reports 25 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,733/100K.
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 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population155
Median Age61.4 yrs
Density620/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
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$176,565
Housing Units101
Rent Burden20.1%
Crime
F
Violent25/100K
Property2,733/100K
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain28.7 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
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
Broadband87.0%
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.
22.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.