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Waco, Texas by the numbers
FBI figures for 2025 show 4.1 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Waco, 19% higher than the rate across Texas (3.4). The median household income is $54,365 and the median home value is $221,700. Population: about 143,570 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Waco?
Waco police recorded 610 violent crimes in 2025, or 4.1 for every 1,000 residents. It stands at 19% higher than the Texas rate (3.4); the U.S. figure is 3.3. The department recorded 8 murders. Property crime came to 2,644 offenses (17.8 per 1,000; Texas: 17.9). Compared with 2021, when 1,034 were reported, the count is down 41%.
| Offense (2025) | Waco count | Per 1,000 | Texas per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 610 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 8 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 140 | 0.94 | 0.48 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 69 | 0.47 | 0.52 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 393 | 2.7 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 2,644 | 17.8 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 421 | 2.8 | 2.5 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,966 | 13.3 | 12.9 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 257 | 1.7 | 2.5 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Waco changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,034 | 4,781 | 15 |
| 2022 | 908 | 4,566 | 14 |
| 2023 | 738 | 3,865 | 12 |
| 2024 | 627 | 3,117 | 8 |
| 2025 | 610 | 2,644 | 8 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Waco Police Department's own reports.
How does Waco compare with Texas?
Households in Waco have a median income of $54,365 (Texas: $78,476). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $221,700, and half of renters pay more than $1,165 a month. About 143,570 people live on 91 square miles of land, roughly 1,578 per square mile. The city lies in McLennan County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Waco | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 143,570 | 30,188,424 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $54,365 | $78,476 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $221,700 | $283,800 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,165 | $1,403 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 23.1% | 13.8% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 28.7% | 33.8% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 49.4% | 62.6% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 29.7 | 35.6 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Waco?
Waco has 2 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. Tallest on the list: Waco Dam (145 ft) and Lake Brazos Dam (33 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
McLennan County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Waco?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in Waco city limits on October 11, 2026. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Waco?
Federal school lists place 53 public and 8 private schools within Waco. 13 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: National Park Service sites here: Waco Mammoth National Monument. 1 state park or recreation area: Mother Neff State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Waco
Gun shops
16 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Waco city limits, plus 7 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 7 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Academy Sports + Outdoors # 24 (Waco), Academy Sports + Outdoors #412 (Lacy Lakeview), Bomgaars (Waco), Cabela's 448 (Waco), Cash America Pawn (2 in Waco), Centex Pawn (Waco), Ezpawn (3 in Waco), Fun Guns (Waco) and 5 more.
Liquor stores
21 liquor stores are on the map inside the Waco city limits: 18th Street Liquor Store (Waco), Bosque Spirits (Waco), Bosque Spirits #3 (Waco), Firewater Liquor (2 in Waco), Gq's Liquor Store (Waco), Infusion The Liquor Emporium (Waco), Lewis's Liquor (Waco), Liquor City (Waco) and 12 more.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Waco city limits on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Waco?
In 2025, Waco had 4.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (610 reported), 19% higher than the Texas rate (3.4). The property-crime rate was 17.8 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Waco?
$54,365 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $78,476 for Texas.
How much do homes cost in Waco?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $221,700 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $283,800 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Waco?
McLennan County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Temple, TX (33 mi) · Killeen, TX (46 mi) · Burleson, TX (67 mi) · Georgetown, TX (68 mi) · Mansfield, TX (70 mi) · DeSoto, TX (74 mi)
More: Texas statewide numbers · county page: McLennan County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Waco city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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