Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
20%
Hewitt
Hewitt, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,279
Population
15,945
Renter Mix
28% Rent
A family-friendly community with Waco at your fingertips
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Commuter
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Low Crime
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Hewitt is a small suburban city located less than nine miles south of Downtown Waco, just off of Interstate 35. With its low crime rate, high-performing schools, and cozy small-town vibe, Hewitt frequently appears on lists of the best places to live in Texas and nationwide. Primarily a residential community, most of Hewitt’s landscape is covered by low-key neighborhood streets, with single-family homes making up the bulk of the local rental market. The close proximity to both Waco and Fort Hood makes Hewitt a popular choice for both civilian and military commuters.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$91,995
Average: $111,070
Education
4,891
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,542
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Hewitt has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
27%
Other Education
73%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Hewitt, TX is $1,280 for one bedroom, $1,370 for two bedrooms, and $2,014 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hewitt has increased by 0.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,280/month
778 Sq Ft
House
$2,162/month
1,606 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hewitt, TX is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Spring Valley Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
488 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
502 Students
Castleman Creek Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
585 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,075 Students
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Carleen Bright Arboretum
- Mayborn Museum
- Cameron Park Zoo
- Cameron Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Waco Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.