New Waverly is a small town of 1,102 in Texas, with a median household income of $45,799
and a 3.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
New Waverly stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether New Waverly is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All New Waverly city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.6
New Waverly's overall cost of living index is 92.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in New Waverly costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
New Waverly, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$160,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$853
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
62.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$45,799
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
New Waverly's violent crime rate is 439.9 per 100,000 residents
— 16% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
439.9 /100k
Property Crime
1460.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
New Waverly is served primarily by NEW WAVERLY ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
New Waverly, TX
National Avg
School District
NEW WAVERLY ISD
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
New Waverly sees average highs of 58.0°F in January
and 92.2°F in July,
with 51.3 inches of annual precipitation
.
New Waverly's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes New Waverly roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $160,400 and median rent is $853/month.
New Waverly's violent crime rate is 439.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1460.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in New Waverly are operated by NEW WAVERLY ISD.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1. 15.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
New Waverly, TX has a population of 1,102, a median household income of $45,799, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
New Waverly averages 58.0°F in January and 92.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.3 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
New Waverly, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 77358.
The population of New Waverly, Texas is 1,102 with a median age of 35.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in New Waverly: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $160,400, median household income $45,799, crime index 97 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare New Waverly side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
