Willow Grove, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · McLennan County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
2,333 Population 452/sq mi density
$86,250 Median Income $34,826 per capita
$240,900 Home Value $364,455 Zillow
67°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$86,250 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$240,900 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Willow Grove, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$86,250
15% above
$34,826 per capita
Home Value
$240,900
15% below
Zillow: $364,455
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
61% below
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
3% below
10.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

How Willow Grove Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Willow Grove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
115%
Home Value
85%
Poverty
36%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
39%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Willow Grove a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Willow Grove residents earn a median household income of $86,250 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,826. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,039 business establishments, including 607 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Willow Grove is $240,900 , 15% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $364,455. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.

Education

13.1% of adults in Willow Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Willow Grove has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 53.

Data Overview

People

Population2,333
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density452/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans8.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$86,250
Per Capita$34,826
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$18,479M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,161

Housing

A+
Home Value$240,900
Rent
Ownership87.3%
Zillow$364,455
Housing Units884
Rent Burden20.6%

Health

Obesity31.2%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death9,298/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain36.4 in/yr
AQI53 (Moderate)
Elevation552 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute21 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed205 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Willow Grove was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Waco Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 205 Mbps.
There are 607 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.