At a Glance
Median Income
$57,879
$25,590 per capita
Home Value
$81,300
Zillow: $301,936
Median Rent
$838/mo
18.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
104/100K
104/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
69.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
11.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
14.0% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Waelder 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
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 2.6% (28% 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 $301,936. 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 104 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 104/100K.
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. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population671
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density524/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born16.4%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,879
Per Capita$25,590
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty11.2%
County GDP$3,676M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043
Housing
A+
Home Value$81,300
Rent$838
Ownership56.3%
Zillow$301,936
Housing Units477
Rent Burden18.6%
Crime
F
Violent104/100K
Property104/100K
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes15.7%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death10,412/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain36.6 in/yr
Elevation386 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+69.6%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute23 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Waelder was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Austin-Bergstrom International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
16.4% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.