What are the schools like in Waxahachie, TX?

Waxahachie is served primarily by WAXAHACHIE ISD. The district operates 10 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.5:1.

What is the median household income in Waxahachie?

The median household income in Waxahachie, TX is $80,044 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.

What is the weather like in Waxahachie, TX?

Waxahachie has an average high temperature of 56.5°F in January and 94.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.1 inches.

Waxahachie, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Waxahachie, TX affordable or expensive?

Waxahachie's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Waxahachie is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $270,300 and the median rent is $1,387 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Waxahachie, TX?

Waxahachie has a violent crime rate of 223.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1570.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Waxahachie, TX a Good Place to Live?

Waxahachie is a small city of 41,801 in Texas, with a median household income of $80,044 and a 3.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Waxahachie stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Waxahachie is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Waxahachie 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: 103.3

Waxahachie's overall cost of living index is 103.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Waxahachie costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Waxahachie, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$270,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,387	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	60.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$80,044	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Waxahachie's violent crime rate is 223.5 per 100,000 residents — 41% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

223.5 /100k

Property Crime

1570.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Waxahachie is served primarily by WAXAHACHIE ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Waxahachie, TX	National Avg
School District	WAXAHACHIE ISD	—
Elementary Schools	10	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	27.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Waxahachie sees average highs of 56.5°F in January and 94.7°F in July, with 41.1 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Waxahachie, TX
Average High — January	56.5°F
Average High — July	94.7°F
Annual Precipitation	41.1"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Waxahachie, TX	National Avg
Population	41,801	—
Median Age	31.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	67.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	17.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.9%	6.3%
Under 18	26.6%	22.2%
65 and over	12.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Pecan Hill, TX 7 mi Red Oak, TX 8 mi Oak Leaf, TX 8 mi Midlothian, TX 10 mi Ovilla, TX 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Waxahachie

Waxahachie, TX is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

75165 75167

Waxahachie vs Other Cities

Waxahachie, TX vs Pecan Hill, TX Waxahachie, TX vs Red Oak, TX Waxahachie, TX vs Oak Leaf, TX Waxahachie, TX vs Midlothian, TX Waxahachie, TX vs Ovilla, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Waxahachie, TX affordable or expensive?

Waxahachie's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Waxahachie roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $270,300 and median rent is $1,387/month.

What is the crime rate in Waxahachie, TX?

Waxahachie's violent crime rate is 223.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1570.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Waxahachie?

Public schools in Waxahachie are operated by WAXAHACHIE ISD. The district has 10 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1. 27.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Waxahachie, TX a good place to live?

Waxahachie, TX has a population of 41,801, a median household income of $80,044, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Waxahachie?

Waxahachie averages 56.5°F in January and 94.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.1 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Waxahachie?

Waxahachie, TX is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 75165, 75167.

What is the population of Waxahachie?

The population of Waxahachie, Texas is 41,801 with a median age of 31.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Waxahachie?

Key numbers for living in Waxahachie: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $270,300, median household income $80,044, crime index 65 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Waxahachie side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.