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  • City in Texas
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Waco

#4 in Best Places to Live in Waco Area
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      A minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      A minus
    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 Waco...
    Population
    136,800
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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
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      529
      282.7
    • Murder
      10.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      78.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      102.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      651.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,389.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      295.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    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%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      17%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      26%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      16%
      11%
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    Working in Waco

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $42,687
    National
    $69,021
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