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Waxahachie.
About
Life in Waxahachie
If you're considering Waxahachie, understand upfront that you're moving to an exurb with real industrial character — manufacturing jobs anchor the economy here, which means stable employment but also that the landscape includes active plants and warehouses. The median home price of around $337,000 is reasonable for the Dallas metro area, and median household income sits at $85,723, so affordability is decent if you're coming from pricier suburbs. Your commute into Dallas will run about 27 minutes on average, which is manageable but worth factoring in if you're working downtown.
Waxahachie at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
33.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Foreign-Born
7.2%
Broadband Internet
91.6%
of households
Population Growth
+21.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Waxahachie: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Waxahachie, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (68.0%), and 16.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.1%
of residents
65 and Older
12.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
36.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.7%
of households
Married Couples
53.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.75
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 15% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Waxahachie
In Waxahachie, rent runs 15% above the TX average, and home values are 19% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
39.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,225
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
60.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2004
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $368,399 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Waxahachie and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Waxahachie is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Waxahachie Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area
Commute25.9 min avg
How Waxahachie residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Waxahachie, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 59% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 31 mi
Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Medium hub8.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 36 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Major hub41.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 45% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Waxahachie runs 45% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
180
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,022.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Waxahachie Police Department
Natural DisastersHeat most common — 15 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
81.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Ellis County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Ellis County, which includes Waxahachie, the most common type is heat, with 15 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | Hail | $214,000 |
| 2024 | 23 | Heat | $250,000 |
| 2023 | 23 | Excessive Heat | $347,000 |
| 2022 | 28 | Drought | $740,500 |
| 2021 | 13 | Hail | $22.3M |
| 2020 | 13 | Heat | None reported |
| 2019 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $11.1M |
| 2018 | 5 | Drought | $25,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Ellis County, county-wide
Air Quality35 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Ellis County, which includes Waxahachie, is typically good — 323 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
35
Good Days
323
per year
Moderate Days
39
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Ellis County, county-wide
Climate93°F summers, 36°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Waxahachie has hot summers (avg high 93°F) and mild winters (avg low 36°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
75°/54°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
93°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
78°/55°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
58°/36°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
96
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
33
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
78
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 34°F | 2.61" |
| Feb | 60°F | 38°F | 2.72" |
| Mar | 67°F | 45°F | 3.99" |
| Apr | 75°F | 53°F | 3.48" |
| May | 82°F | 63°F | 4.31" |
| Jun | 90°F | 71°F | 4.22" |
| Jul | 95°F | 74°F | 2.48" |
| Aug | 95°F | 74°F | 2.91" |
| Sep | 88°F | 67°F | 3.27" |
| Oct | 78°F | 55°F | 4.73" |
| Nov | 66°F | 44°F | 2.93" |
| Dec | 58°F | 36°F | 3.15" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Waxahachie
Waxahachie has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
14.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Waxahachie
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Methodist Midlothian Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.1 mi away · Midlothian
Ennis Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.5 mi away · Ennis
Crescent Medical Center Lancaster
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.9 mi away · Lancaster
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Waxahachie
Waxahachie's student/teacher ratio is 15.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 31.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
19
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
31.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Waxahachie
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,479 students · in-state tuition $26,324 · 33% graduate · median earnings $46,684 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Waco Mammoth National Monument, 59 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Waxahachie
Waxahachie has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Waco Mammoth National Monument (59 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
59 mi awayPublic Libraries in Waxahachie
Nicholas P Sims Library & Lyceum
515 W Main St, Waxahachie
Cities Near Waxahachie
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Waxahachie?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Waxahachie FAQ
Is Waxahachie, Texas affordable?⌄
Waxahachie's median rent is $1,618/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $85,723/year. Median home value is $336,500.
Is Waxahachie, Texas safe?⌄
Waxahachie's violent crime rate was 180 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1023 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Waxahachie, Texas?⌄
Waxahachie has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Waxahachie, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Waxahachie is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,618/month and median household income is $85,723/year. The median home value is $336,500. About 40% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Waxahachie, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Waxahachie is 26 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from