What are the schools like in Woodway, TX?

Woodway is served primarily by MIDWAY ISD. The district operates several elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.2:1.

What is the median household income in Woodway?

The median household income in Woodway, TX is $111,014 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

What is the weather like in Woodway, TX?

Woodway has an average high temperature of 58.5°F in January and 94.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Woodway, TX affordable or expensive?

Woodway's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Woodway is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $304,200 and the median rent is $1,720 per month.

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

Woodway has a violent crime rate of 122.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 941.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Woodway, TX a Good Place to Live?

Woodway is a small town of 9,399 in Texas, with a median household income of $111,014 and a 4.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Woodway stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Woodway 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: 90.8

Woodway's overall cost of living index is 90.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Woodway costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Woodway, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$304,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,720	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$111,014	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Woodway's violent crime rate is 122.9 per 100,000 residents — 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

122.9 /100k

Property Crime

941.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Woodway is served primarily by MIDWAY ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Woodway, TX	National Avg
School District	MIDWAY ISD	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	63.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Woodway sees average highs of 58.5°F in January and 94.5°F in July, with 38.4 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Woodway, TX
Average High — January	58.5°F
Average High — July	94.5°F
Annual Precipitation	38.4"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Woodway, TX	National Avg
Population	9,399	—
Median Age	42.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.6%	18.9%
Asian	3.1%	6.3%
Under 18	24.1%	22.2%
65 and over	22.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Woodway vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Woodway, TX affordable or expensive?

Woodway's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Woodway roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $304,200 and median rent is $1,720/month.

What is the crime rate in Woodway, TX?

Woodway's violent crime rate is 122.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 941.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Woodway?

Public schools in Woodway are operated by MIDWAY ISD. The district has several elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. 63.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Woodway, TX a good place to live?

Woodway, TX has a population of 9,399, a median household income of $111,014, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%. 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.

What is the weather like in Woodway?

Woodway averages 58.5°F in January and 94.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.4 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Woodway?

The population of Woodway, Texas is 9,399 with a median age of 42.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Woodway?

Key numbers for living in Woodway: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $304,200, median household income $111,014, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Woodway side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.