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Waco
  • City in Texas

Report Card

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

editorial

Waco is a city in Texas with a population of 136,800. Waco is in McLennan County. Living in Waco offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Waco there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Waco and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Waco are above average.

About

About Waco...
Population
136,800

Home Listings

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$149,400
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$939
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    53%
  • Own
    47%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    474.8
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    9.9
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    83
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    75.2
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    532.3
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    2,427.1
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    269.7
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    13%
  • 10-17 years
    10%
  • 18-24 years
    20%
  • 25-34 years
    14%
  • 35-44 years
    11%
  • 45-54 years
    9%
  • 55-64 years
    10%
  • 65+ years
    13%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    10%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    31%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    26%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    16%
    national  11%

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