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Waco, TX

Waco, located on the banks of the Brazos River and between the cities of Dallas and Austin, offers a variety of historic sites, museums and recreation opportunities. Famous as the home of Dr. Pepper, and now home to the Dr. Pepper Museum, Waco acts as the seat of McLellan County and boasts one of the nation's lowest costs of living.  

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Affordable Places To Live In Waco

Median Household Income
$38,129
Median Home Value
$128,502
Housing Affordability Index
131
Percent of Adult Population with 401(k)
13.10%

 

Education & Career Opportunities In Waco

Unemployment Rate
5.30%
Total Businesses
5439
Percent of Population With Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.20%
Percent of Population in the Workforce
58.70%
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Food Scene in Waco

43.20%
Percent of Adults Drank Beer in Last 6 Months
Restaurants per Capita
27.00
Percent of Adults who Dined Out
47.10%
Average Annual Spending on Lunch Out
$824.00
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Love Where You Live In Waco

Volunteerism Rate
14.80%
Adults Volunteered for Charitable Organization
Voting
46.20%
Of Adults Voted in Last Election
Local Participation
5.60%
Adults Served on a Local Committee
Diversity Index
79.30
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Health in Waco

82.40%
Of Population Has Health Insurance
13.20%
Of Population Jogged in the Past Year
Hospitals per Capita
0.29
22.80%
Of Households Used Organic Food in Last 6 Months
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Where to Live Now In Waco

Average Mortgage Amount
$561.15
Median Rent
$648
45.00%
Of Homes Owned
55.00%
Of Homes Rented
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Experiences & Adventures In Waco

7.90%
Of Population Went to Art Gallery Last Year
10.20%
Of Population Attended Live Theater Last Year
13.00%
Of Population Went to a Zoo Last Year
14.80%
Of Population Attended a Sporting Event Last Year
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