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McLennan County
  • County in Texas

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A
  2. Housing
    grade B minus
  3. Nightlife
    grade A minus
  4. Good for Families
    grade A
  5. Diversity
    grade A
  6. Jobs
    grade B
  7. Weather
    grade B+
  8. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  9. Health & Fitness
    grade B
  10. Outdoor Activities
    grade B
  11. Commute
    grade B+

editorial

McLennan County is located in Texas with a population of 258,031. McLennan County is one of the best places to live in Texas. In McLennan County, most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in McLennan County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in McLennan County are highly rated.

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Population
258,031

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$165,400
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$948
National
$1,163
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    41%
  • Own
    59%
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McLennan County Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    383.5
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    2.5
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    79.7
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    69.7
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    582.8
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    2,462.2
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    128.5
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    13%
  • 10-17 years
    12%
  • 18-24 years
    14%
  • 25-34 years
    13%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    11%
  • 55-64 years
    11%
  • 65+ years
    14%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    10%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    33%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    27%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    14%
    national  11%

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McLennan County Reviews

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