Waco, TX
Population 141,925 · Waco, TX MSA. Moving to or from Waco? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
141,925
Cost of living (RPP)
92.55
Annual avg temp
67°F
Typical home
$194,245
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $51,468 |
| Median age | 29.2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.4% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $199,600 |
| Median gross rent | $1,098/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.68 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 92.55 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 80.967, goods 93.757, services 83.531. Source: BEA, Waco, TX (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
67°F
January low
36°F
July high
95°F
Annual snow
0.0"
Annual precipitation 37.5". Station: WACO DAM, TX US (3.3 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$194,245
ZHVI YoY
-2.3%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,353/mo
ZORI YoY
+1.2%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Waco, TX
Total employment (MSA)
125,640
Median wage (annual)
$41,030
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 16,230 | $37,850 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 11,590 | $27,240 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 10,990 | $34,410 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 10,750 | $35,750 |
| Educational Instruction and Library Occupations | 10,020 | $58,350 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
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