At a Glance
Median Income
$82,449
$35,829 per capita
Home Value
$307,900
Zillow: $368,881
Median Rent
$1,495/mo
29.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
90/100K
3,070/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.1%
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Waxahachie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Waxahachie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Waxahachie a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Waxahachie residents earn a median household income of $82,449 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,829. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,919 business establishments, including 344 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waxahachie is $307,900 , 9% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $368,881. Median rent is $1,495/month, with 29.9% 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 1999.
Safety & Crime
Waxahachie reports 90 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,070/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
28.1% of adults in Waxahachie hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% below the national average).
89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waxahachie has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population43,591
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density876/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$82,449
Per Capita$35,829
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$10,768M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114
Housing
A+
Home Value$307,900
Rent$1,495
Ownership62.4%
Zillow$368,881
Housing Units15,323
Rent Burden29.9%
Crime
F
Violent90/100K
Property3,070/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault53/100K
Burglary421/100K
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,453/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain40.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation636 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.1%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute27 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Waxahachie was founded in 1850.
The median home in Waxahachie was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is Dallas Love Field (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 344 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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