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For saleUnder contract1861 CHURCH RD MCGREGOR, McGregor, TX 76657
Waco, TX
Waco is a Central Texas city and the seat of McLennan County, positioned along the Brazos River roughly halfway between Dallas and Austin. Interstate 35 gives it strong regional connections, while the river, Lake Waco, and historic downtown shape its landscape. Founded near a Wichita village, Waco grew through cattle trails, railroads, cotton, and higher education. Today, it is renowned for Baylor University, the Dr Pepper birthplace, the Waco Mammoth National Monument, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame, and Magnolia Market, whose association with Fixer Upper has made the city a prominent tourism destination.
Recreational Delights
Outdoor recreation centers on the Brazos River and Lake Waco. A seven-mile multiuse riverwalk follows both riverbanks from Baylor University to Cameron Park Zoo, offering walking, running, cycling, and scenic views beneath the historic Waco Suspension Bridge. The 416-acre Cameron Park provides playgrounds, picnic areas, cross-country trails, disc golf, and access to the nationally recognized Cameron Park Trail System. Its 52-acre zoo adds a family-friendly attraction. Lake Waco supports boating, fishing, swimming, and shoreline recreation. Visitors can also explore Indian Spring Park, the Doris Miller Memorial, Cottonwood Creek Golf Course, and Hawaiian Falls water park. The Waco Mammoth National Monument combines outdoor walking with guided paleontological exhibits surrounding fossils of Columbian mammoths and other prehistoric animals.
Culinary Scene
Waco’s food culture blends Central Texas comfort food, barbecue and Southern cooking with a growing visitor-oriented scene. Magnolia Market is a major culinary stop, pairing food trucks and event space with shopping in a restored downtown grain-silo complex. Downtown and nearby riverfront areas offer casual restaurants, cafés, bakeries, and contemporary Texas fare, while local traditions include fried chicken and classic soft drinks. Bush’s Chicken was founded in Waco, and the city is historically associated with Dr Pepper, invented at Morrison’s Old Corner Drug Store in 1885, as well as Big Red, developed locally in the 1930s. Baylor’s campus and surrounding neighborhoods add affordable student dining and coffee shops, while the broader Central Texas region contributes barbecue, Tex-Mex, burgers, and farm-to-table influences.
Demographics
- The supplied geographic demographic profile lists 302,045 residents, a median age of 35.1, and a median household income of $66,205.
- Waco’s median age is younger than the U.S. median of 38.9, reflecting the influence of Baylor University, McLennan Community College, Texas State Technical College, and other educational institutions.
- The supplied median household income is below the U.S. median of $80,734, while the city and metropolitan area include diverse urban, suburban, and rural communities across Central Texas.
Population
302,045
Growth 0.95%
Households
111,178
Growth 1.59%
Median Age
35.1
US Median Age 38.9
Median Household Income
$66,205
US Median Household Income $80,734
Radius Metrics Highlights in 3-mile radius
8,360
Total population
473%
5 year population growth projection
2,952
Total households
$64,352
Per capita income
| 1 Mile | 3 Miles | 5 Miles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,029 | 8,360 | 31,643 |
| 5 year projected total population | -- | 47,933 | 102,239 |
| Total households | 339 | 2,952 | 11,139 |
| Current Median Household Income | $154,382 | $134,896 | $114,703 |
| 5 year projected median household income | -- | $175,701 | $144,973 |
| Current Per Capita Income | $62,940 | $64,352 | $53,509 |
| 5 year projected per capita income | -- | $82,554 | $69,330 |
| Median home value | $439,252 | $414,777 | $361,573 |
Sports
College football
Baylor Bears
College basketball
Baylor Bears
College baseball
Baylor Bears
Minor-league baseball
Waco BlueCats
Education
Baylor University
McLennan Community College
Texas State Technical College
Waco Independent School District, including Waco High School and University High School
Entertainment
Magnolia Market at the Silos
Mayborn Museum Complex
Dr Pepper Museum
Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum
Quality of Life
Waco offers a relatively accessible Central Texas lifestyle with riverfront recreation, a compact downtown, major educational institutions, museums, family attractions, and convenient highway access to Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, and San Antonio. Hot summers, generally mild winters, and periodic severe weather shape daily life. Housing and incomes are comparatively moderate, though household earnings trail the national median.
2022 Population by age
6%
0-4 Years
21%
5-19 Years
10%
20-24 Years
25%
25-44 Years
22%
45-64 Years
16%
65+ Years
Employers
4%
Unemployment rate
Employment sectors
Health Care and Social Assistance
14.09%
Retail Trade
13.16%
Educational Services
12.46%
Manufacturing
10.74%
Construction
8.49%
Accommodation and Food Services
8.13%
Transportation and Warehousing
5.75%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
5%
Public Administration
4.81%
Finance and Insurance
4.26%
Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services
3.73%
Wholesale Trade
2.73%
Other
6.64%