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Waelder, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Gonzales County County
Waelder, TX
At a Glance
How Waelder Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Waelder's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Waelder a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Waelder residents earn a median household income of $57,879 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,590. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 550 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waelder is $81,300 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $293,665. Median rent is $838/month, with 18.6% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Waelder reports 359 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 6% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,005/100K.
Education
12.2% of adults in Waelder hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 69.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waelder has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.