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Waxahachie
  • Suburb of Dallas, TX
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Suburb
Dallas

Waxahachie

#4 in Best Places to Live in Ellis County
    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Waxahachie is a suburb of Dallas with a population of 39,815. Waxahachie is in Ellis County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in Waxahachie offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Waxahachie there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Waxahachie and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Waxahachie are highly rated.
    About Waxahachie...
    Population
    39,815
    Suburb of
    Dallas
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $227,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,201
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      42%
    • Own
      58%
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    Waxahachie Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      195.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      4.9
      6.1
    • Rape
      53.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      19.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      126.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,376.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      202.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      17%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      37%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      11%
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    Working in Waxahachie

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $74,789
    National
    $69,021
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