Waco
- City in Texas
City
Waco
- grade B+Overall Grade
- City in Texas
- Rating 3.78 out of 5 693 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B+
- Crime & Safetygrade C
- Housinggrade C+
- Nightlifegrade B+
- Good for Familiesgrade B
- Diversitygrade A+
- Jobsgrade B minus
- Weathergrade A minus
- Cost of Livinggrade B
- Health & Fitnessgrade B minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade B
- Commutegrade A minus
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Home Listings
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$149,400
National
$244,900Median Rent
$939
National
$1,163Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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Waco Rankings
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Top Public Schools Serving Waco
Top Private Schools Near Waco
- grade A+
Vanguard College Preparatory School
- Rating 4.65 out of 5 212 reviews
- grade A
Live Oak Classical School
- Rating 4.27 out of 5 15 reviews
- grade A
Bishop Louis Reicher Catholic School
- Rating 4.06 out of 5 87 reviews
- grade C minus
Parkview Christian Academy
- grade A
Woodway Christian School
- Rating 4.9 out of 5 10 reviews
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault474.8national 282.7
- Murder9.9national 6.1
- Rape83national 40.7
- Robbery75.2national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary532.3national 500.1
- Theft2,427.1national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft269.7national 284
Residents
Working in Waco
Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$42,687
National
$69,021Places to Work in Waco
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Waco Reviews
Rating 3.78 out of 5 693 reviews
Waco is a mixed bag with some, limited improvements near the Silos. Economically it is depressed with ~27% population living below the poverty limit. There are nice neighborhoods, especially where the Gaines rehabed homes, with those neighborhoods hosting skyrocketing housing prices. The odd aspect of Waco is the lack of continuous or any sidewalks which makes taking a walk a hazardous undertaking, with the local truck-dominating populace oblivious to pedestrians and playing children. Waco feels like a 2nd world country, stuck in the 1970s, with many vintage signs and attitudes. My family has experienced open racism, sexism and antisemitism as the center for Trumpian conservatism and white-Christian nationalism. Baylor amplifies these tendencies. It is a rude and crude place to live with an overabundance of dollar stores, used car lots and pawn shops, within a multitude of abandoned lots, businesses and store front churhes. The heat and culture in this town can be suffocating.
Waco as a whole, feels like a very small, big town. There are many different areas in Waco that are in different economic phases, however, downtown is very charming and entertaining. The Baylor campus is gorgeous, Magnolia and fabulous, and the suburb areas are nice. There is a beautiful lake that offers walking and biking! On the other hand, there is a big homeless community, and you will often find many people pan handling on the corners.
For university students, Waco can offer a variety of experiences. Baylor University is known for its strong academic programs, particularly in business, law, and health sciences. The university also has a vibrant campus life, with many student organizations and events throughout the year. Along with great other colleges in the area near or far.
Off campus, Waco has a growing food and entertainment scene, with many restaurants, bars, and coffee shops in the downtown area. The city is also home to several museums, including the Dr. Pepper Museum and the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, biking, and boating at nearby Lake Waco and Cameron Park.
Overall, Waco can offer a unique and rewarding experience for university students, with a strong academic environment, a vibrant campus life, and a growing city culture.
Off campus, Waco has a growing food and entertainment scene, with many restaurants, bars, and coffee shops in the downtown area. The city is also home to several museums, including the Dr. Pepper Museum and the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, biking, and boating at nearby Lake Waco and Cameron Park.
Overall, Waco can offer a unique and rewarding experience for university students, with a strong academic environment, a vibrant campus life, and a growing city culture.