Moving to Waco, Texas? Here's everything you need to know.
A no-fluff, locally-written guide to relocating to Waco: cost of living, neighborhoods, schools, taxes, climate, and what most people wish they'd known before the move.
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Waco at a glance
Why people move to Waco
Halfway between Dallas and Austin
Baylor and Magnolia have revitalized downtown
Low cost of living for the region
Where to live in Waco
A short guide to the neighborhoods newcomers actually consider.
Woodway
Established, top schools, larger lots
Hewitt
Family suburb, growing
Castle Heights
Historic, walkable to downtown
Major employers
- · Baylor University
- · Baylor Scott & White
- · L3Harris
- · SpaceX (nearby McGregor)
Schools
Waco ISD, Midway ISD, and Robinson ISD; Baylor and MCC anchor.
Airports
- · Waco Regional (ACT)
- · Austin (100 min)
- · DFW (90 min)
What most newcomers wish they'd known
Job market smaller than the big metros
Property taxes are high
Summers are hot
Who thrives in Waco
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