Woodway, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · McLennan County County

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 $370,356 Zillow
$1,748 Median Rent 23.9% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
133 Violent Crime/100K 962 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$115,729 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$336,100 home value, $1,748/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
133 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Woodway, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$115,729
54% above
$58,238 per capita
Home Value
$336,100
19% above
Zillow: $370,356
Median Rent
$1,748/mo
50% above
23.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
133/100K
65% below
962/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
63.0%
87% above
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.8%
10% below
8.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

How Woodway Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
154%
Home Value
119%
Rent
150%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
187%
Unemployment
89%
Crime
35%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Woodway a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Woodway residents earn a median household income of $115,729 , which is 54% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $58,238. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% 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 Woodway is $336,100 , 19% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $370,356. Median rent is $1,748/month, with 23.9% 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 1977.

Safety & Crime

Woodway reports 133 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 962/100K.

Education

63.0% of adults in Woodway hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% above the national average). 98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Woodway has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 53.

Data Overview

People

Population9,483
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density1,439/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born4.3%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$115,729
Per Capita$58,238
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$18,479M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,161

Housing

A+
Home Value$336,100
Rent$1,748
Ownership91.3%
Zillow$370,356
Housing Units3,720
Rent Burden23.9%

Crime

F
Violent133/100K
Property962/100K

Health

Obesity28.8%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking8.7%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death9,298/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain38.4 in/yr
AQI53 (Moderate)
Elevation648 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+63.0%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+30.9%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute17 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed205 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Woodway was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Waco Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.6% 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.