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Best Places to Live in Waco Metro Area, Texas

Ranked #105 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
Ranked #157 Best Green Cities
Ranked #227 2005 Best Places to Live

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Population:231,747
Pop. Change:9%
State: Texas
Metro Area:Waco Metro Area
County:McLennan
City:Waco, Hewitt, ... 19 more
Zip Code:76706, 76716, ... 33 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about the Waco, Texas Metro Area

As of 2011, Waco Metro Area's population is 231,747 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 8.61 percent.

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The median home cost in Waco Metro Area is $102,400. Home appreciation the last year has been 2.40 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Waco Metro Area's cost of living is 20.70% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Waco Metro Area public schools spend $4,880 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 13.5 students per teacher in Waco Metro Area.

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The unemployment rate in Waco Metro Area is 7.40 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Positive. Waco Metro Area jobs have Increased by 2.29 percent.

Average Commute time is 20 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Waco Metro Area's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
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 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes




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