Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
20%
New Waverly
New Waverly, TX Area Guide
A quaint Texas town surrounded by an incredible national forest
Outdoors
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Nature
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Lake
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Quiet
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Pastoral
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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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$39,117
Average: $70,813
Education
116
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
346
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
New Waverly has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
37%
Non-Renters
63%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
11%
Other Education
89%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly New Waverly, TX is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
313 Students
New Waverly Intermediate School
Public
Grades K-5
156 Students
New Waverly Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
263 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
333 Students
Thomas Buzbee Vocational School
Public
Grades 9-12
56 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Sam Houston National Forest
- Huntsville State Park
Military Bases
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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.