New Waverly

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New Waverly, TX

Area Guide

A quaint Texas town surrounded by an incredible national forest

Outdoors Hiking Nature Lake Quiet Pastoral

New Waverly sits among the Sam Houston National Forest in east Texas and provides a quiet and charming setting for anyone looking for an affordable rental in rural Texas. Vast swaths of land hold a variety of homes for rent. There’s only a few restaurants and local watering holes within New Waverly’s boundaries, but the real appeal of this locale isn’t in bustling Main Streets, but in the incredible sprawling surroundings and space that New Waverly affords you.

To the north, east, and west is Sam Houston National Forest, providing seemingly endless hiking trails and scenic vistas. Lake Conroe and Lake Livingston are nearby too, making New Waverly perfect for outdoor lovers.

Transportation

13

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

28

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

New Waverly Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-3

313 Students

New Waverly Intermediate School

Public

Grades 4-5

156 Students

New Waverly J High School

Public

Grades 6-8

263 Students

New Waverly High School

Public

Grades 9-12

333 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Sam Houston National Forest
  • Huntsville State Park

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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 September 2025.