At a Glance
Median Income
$115,729
$58,238 per capita
Home Value
$336,100
Zillow: $364,455
Median Rent
$1,748/mo
23.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
177/100K
1,007/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
63.0%
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.8%
8.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
303 sunny days/yr
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)
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 1.9% (47% 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 $364,455. 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 177 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,007/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 65°F (19°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population9,483
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density1,439/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$115,729
Per Capita$58,238
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$18,479M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,161
Housing
A+
Home Value$336,100
Rent$1,748
Ownership91.3%
Zillow$364,455
Housing Units3,720
Rent Burden23.9%
Crime
F
Violent177/100K
Property1,007/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault111/100K
Burglary55/100K
Health
Obesity28.8%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking8.7%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death9,298/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days303/yr
Rain38.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
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.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 205 Mbps.
There are 607 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
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