At a Glance
Median Income
$37,163
$25,785 per capita
Home Value
$115,100
Zillow: $293,223
Median Rent
$1,022/mo
20.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
414/100K
1,875/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
13.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
15.2% smoking rate
How Waller Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Waller's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Waller 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
Waller residents earn a median household income of $37,163 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,785. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,144 business establishments, including 81 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waller is $115,100 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $293,223. Median rent is $1,022/month, with 20.1% 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 1986.
Safety & Crime
Waller reports 414 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 9% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,875/100K.
Education
14.9% of adults in Waller hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waller has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,062
Median Age27.0 yrs
Density500/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born12.6%
Veterans2.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$37,163
Per Capita$25,785
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty13.2%
County GDP$6,168M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176
Housing
A+
Home Value$115,100
Rent$1,022
Ownership27.6%
Zillow$293,223
Housing Units1,320
Rent Burden20.1%
Crime
F
Violent414/100K
Property1,875/100K
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death8,936/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain51.3 in/yr
Elevation268 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute30 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Waller was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Sugar Land Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
12.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.