Moving to Waco In Texas ? Find out the best and worst about to live, raise a family or retire in Waco, the Pros and Cons of Living in Waco.

Explore the life in Waco based on crime, public schools, cost of living, real estate, housing, properties, job opportunities, and local amenities data and Statistics.

1. Overview - Life In Waco
2. Pros and Cons of Living In Waco
3. Crime In Waco
4. Cost of Living In Waco
5. Gender In Waco
6. Household Income For Waco
7. Education In Waco
8. Race & Ethnicity In Waco

Waco is a city in Texas state in USA with a population of 137779 residents.. The poverty rate of Waco is 25.3%, which is 81% higher than national average. The typical household in Waco earns $40349 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 4 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 8 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 59.2% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Waco, only 82% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Waco remained 4.6%, which is 2% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Waco, only 25% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 30% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Waco is 86, which is 14% lower than national average. Median home value in Waco is $133500 , which is 42% lower than national average. While median income in Waco remained $40349, which is 40% lower than national average.

Jobs60%

Housing60%

Affordability50%

Safety40%

Amenities85%

Diversity100%

Education60%

Commute90%

The overall crime rate in Waco, Texas is 74% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of Waco is 66% higher than national average. While the property crime rate of Waco is 76% higher than national average. You have 1 in 152 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 28 chance of being victim of property crime.

Ranking	Total Crime	Property Crime	Burglary	Larceny	Car Thefts
In Texas	13	12	10	10	27
In USA	461	477	390	486	558

Ranking	Violent Crime	Murder	Robbery	Assault	Rape
In Texas	11	14	19	10	34
In USA	402	234	353	404	656