Living in Waxahachie, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Waxahachie · Census data 2020–2024
Waxahachie has 45,347 residents with a median age of 33.3. The median household income is $85,723 (9% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $336,500, the median rent is $1,618/month.
Waxahachie at a glance
- Population
- 45,347
- Median age
- 33.3State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $85,723State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $336,500State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,618/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 60.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.4%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Waxahachie a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
Cons: Home values 19% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Waxahachie
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Waxahachie the median home value is $336,500, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,618 per month, which is 28.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,260 a month in housing costs.
Waxahachie median household income
The median household income in Waxahachie is $85,723 and the income per person is $38,706. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Waxahachie: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 16,840
- Owner-occupied
- 60.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.7%
- Vacant
- 5.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2004
- Average household size
- 2.75
Waxahachie demographics
- Population
- 45,347
- Median age
- 33.3
- Under 18
- 25.1%
- 65 and older
- 12.1%
- Households
- 15,918
- Foreign-born
- 7.2%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Waxahachie ›
Education in Waxahachie
31.4% of adults 25 and older in Waxahachie have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 11.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Waxahachie
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 10.7%
- Drive alone
- 79.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.6%
Waxahachie vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waxahachie | 45,347 | $85,723 | $336,500 | $1,618 |
| Pecan Hill | 723 | $104,712 | $325,400 | $1,667 |
| Oak Leaf | 1,827 | $131,806 | $411,300 | — |
| Red Oak | 17,077 | $104,561 | $366,100 | $1,920 |
| Midlothian | 39,356 | $126,641 | $411,800 | $2,013 |
| Ovilla | 4,375 | $131,434 | $446,700 | — |
| Palmer | 2,515 | $104,258 | $226,000 | $1,718 |
| Glenn Heights | 18,096 | $81,718 | $309,600 | $1,675 |
| Garrett | 1,260 | $79,792 | $125,800 | $1,593 |
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What is the median household income in Waxahachie, TX?
The median household income in Waxahachie is $85,723, 9% higher than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Waxahachie?
The median home value in Waxahachie is $336,500, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Waxahachie?
The median gross rent in Waxahachie is $1,618 per month, about 28.2% of household income.
Is Waxahachie, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 7.9%. Minuses: home values 19% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Waxahachie?
The median age in Waxahachie is 33.3 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Waxahachie?
The average commute to work in Waxahachie is 26 minutes; 10.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Waxahachie?
The unemployment rate in Waxahachie is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Waxahachie?
31.4% of adults in Waxahachie have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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