Woodway, TX

Texas · Metropolitan Area

Woodway is a small city in Texas with a population of 9,483. Residents earn $115,729 per year, which is 54% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
9,483 Population 1,439/sq mi density
$115,729 Median Income $58,238 per capita
$336,100 Home Value $364,455 Zillow
$1,748 Median Rent
65°F Avg Temperature
92 Violent Crime/100K 1,503 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$115,729 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$336,100 home value, $1,748/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
92 violent crimes/100K (76% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $115,729
54% higher than US avg
Home Value $336,100
19% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 92/100K
76% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 63.0%
87% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,748
50% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.8%
10% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.9%
47% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.8%
85% lower than US avg

How Woodway Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population9,483
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density1,439/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 88%

Economy

A+
Median Income$115,729
Per Capita$58,238
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$18,479M
Commute17 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$336,100
Rent$1,748
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$364,455

Crime

F
Violent92/100K
Property1,503/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault69/100K
Burglary195/100K

Health

Obesity28.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.0%
Heart Disease4.1%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
AQI42 (Good)
Rain38.1 in/yr
Elevation648 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+63.0%
High School+98.3%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute17 min
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Is Woodway a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Woodway receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Woodway stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Woodway is $115,729, which is significantly higher than the national average — 54% above $75,149. This places Woodway among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Woodway is $336,100, 19% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,748 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Woodway is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 92 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,503 per 100,000, 23% below the national average.

Education

Woodway is a highly educated community — 63.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Woodway enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Woodway has a population of 9,483 with a density of 1,439 people per square mile. The median age is 44.1 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (87.5%), with 1.4% Hispanic, 1.7% Black.

Population

9,483
Total Population
1,439
People / sq mi
44.1yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg
6.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46%
Female 54%

Race & Ethnicity

Woodway vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.6%
21% above US avg
Spanish5.4%
60% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Woodway vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Woodway is $115,729, which is 54% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Woodway vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$115,729
54% above US avg
Per Capita Income$58,238
Avg Weekly Wage$1,161
IRS Avg AGI$72,514

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.8%
85% below US avg
Establishments (County)6,039
County GDP$18,479M

Business (County)

Restaurants607
Healthcare682
Retail879
Manufacturing250

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,892
154% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.65%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.3 min
Work from Home10.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Woodway is $336,100, 19% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,748 (50% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $364,455.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$336,100
19% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$364,455
Median List Price$681,250

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$681,250
$/Sq Ft$188
Homes Sold5
Sale-to-List Ratio95.6%
Price Drops19.6%
Inventory51

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,748
50% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,665

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedrooms$1,149
3 Bedrooms$1,497
4 Bedrooms$1,733

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,892
154% above US avg
Effective Rate2.65%
In Woodway, 28.8% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 23.0% report depression. 17.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Woodway vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.8%
10% below US avg
Diabetes7.8%
Heart Disease4.1%
High Blood Pressure27.6%
Asthma9.6%
COPD4.0%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.7%
Physical Inactivity17.1%
Depression23.0%
Mental Distress15.3%
Physical Distress9.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.4%
Checkup Rate74.3%
Premature Death9,298/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.0/10
Exercise Access67.9%
Healthcare Facilities682
Woodway has a violent crime rate of 92 per 100,000 residents, 76% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,503 per 100,000 (23% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Woodway vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent91.8/100K
76% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape11.5/100K
Robbery11.5/100K
Assault68.8/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,503.0/100K
23% below US avg
Burglary195.0/100K
Theft1,250.6/100K
Vehicle Theft57.4/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)38

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Woodway has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.4°F
21% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.1 inches
0% below US avg
Snowfall0.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation648 ft (198 m)
Area6.6 sq mi (17.1 km²)
Population Density1,439/sq mi
Coordinates31.4983°N, 97.2308°W
County FIPS48309
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 63.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 30.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.9%
D 34%

Winner: Republican by 30.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+63.0%
87% above US avg
High School+98.3%
School Test Score5.10
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,439/sq mi
Total Area6.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities682
Restaurants607
Retail Stores879

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)38
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.3 min
Work from Home10.1%

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