Waco, Texas

Population 127,003

Waco is located in Mclennan County, TX. The population is 127,003, making Waco the largest city in Mclennan County.

There are 62 public schools in Waco with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Waco is moderate , and there are 2 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Waco is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Waco property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Waco include Beverly Hills, Woodway and Bellmead.

Waco Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 21.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 57.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 21.1%

Crime Rate

35.46% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 231
  • Violent Crimes: 571
  • Robbery: 95
  • Burglary: 561
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

98.64% Lower than national avg.
  • 2 offenders in Waco
  • 0.16 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

779 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 13
  • Registered Polluters: 38
  • Superfunds: 30
  • Tanks & Spills: 698

Unemployment

Moderate 4.0%
  • Texas unemployment average: 4.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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62 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 62 K-12 public schools in Waco, TX and 8 private schools. Homefacts rates Waco's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.

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2 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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1,245 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Waco, TX issued 1,245 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 1,245 permits, 385 were issued for single family homes and 860 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Waco, TX issued 446 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 446 permits, 381 were issued for single family homes and 65 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $705
  • 1 Bedroom: $749
  • 2 Bedrooms: $959
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,272
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,370

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Environmental Hazards

779 Environmental Hazards

Health Hazards

  • Air Quality MODERATE (1003/1189)
    Waco, TX has 84.36% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Waco, TX is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.89 Average
    Waco, TX is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 47.47°
  • February 51.93°
  • March 59.65°
  • April 67.28°
  • May 75.23°
  • June 84.31°
  • July 86.97°
  • August 88.18°
  • September 78.24°
  • October 67.75°
  • November 58.37°
  • December 54.17°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Waco, TX

Earthquakes
Waco, TX has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Waco, TX has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Waco, TX has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Waco, TX has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Waco, TX: $37,722

Unemployment

Unemployment in Waco is 4.0%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 4.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 44.76%
White Collar - 55.24%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Greg Abbott
  • Sen. John Cornyn
  • Sen. Ted Cruz

City Representatives

  • Bill Flores

Neighborhood Info

11 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

64 FCC Towers view all