Waxahachie

Waxahachie is known for its Romanesque courthouse.
Furry residents of Waxahachie enjoy playing at Wags-a-hachie Dog Park.
Waxahachie is a great place to call home.
Waxahachie locals rave about the food at Pop's Burger Stand.
Resident jogging on The Historic Rogers Street Bridge in Waxahachie, TX.

Waxahachie, TX Area Guide

Centuries-old and modern sporting events in one college town!

Suburban Family-Friendly College Town Events Texas

Located in the heart of Texas, Waxahachie combines historic appeal with contemporary living. Known as the "Crape Myrtle Capital of Texas," this growing city of over 47,000 residents showcases an impressive collection of Victorian architecture and Gingerbread-style homes, anchored by the elaborate Richardsonian Romanesque courthouse downtown. The rental market includes everything from modern apartment communities to converted historic homes, with current average rents ranging from $1,373 for one-bedroom units to $2,056 for three-bedroom homes. The market has remained stable, though four-bedroom homes have seen an 8.5% increase year-over-year.

Beyond its architectural heritage, Waxahachie offers abundant recreational opportunities. Spring Park and Getzendaner Memorial Park provide outdoor spaces for residents, while Lake Waxahachie attracts fishing and camping enthusiasts. Southwestern Assemblies of God University brings educational opportunities to the area. The community calendar features signature events like the Scarborough Renaissance Festival in spring and Bethlehem Revisited in December. Major employers in the area include Owens Corning, Georgia-Pacific, and International Paper, supporting a strong local economy while maintaining the city's small-town appeal.

Explore the City

Waxahachie is a great place to call home.

Waxahachie locals rave about the food at Pop's Burger Stand.

Resident jogging on The Historic Rogers Street Bridge in Waxahachie, TX.

Wags-a-hachie Dog Park is the perfect place to let your furry friends play.

Take your pup and walk the trail at the Brown Singleton Park in Waxahachie.

You can find many residents support local businesses around downtown Waxahachie.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Waxahachie, TX is $1,219 for a studio, $1,382 for one bedroom, $1,631 for two bedrooms, and $2,163 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Waxahachie has decreased by -0.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,382/month
732 Sq Ft
House
$2,574/month
1,909 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,419/month
1,738 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Waxahachie, TX is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

34 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

34 / 100

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

Margaret L Felty Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

570 Students

Dunaway Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

454 Students

Northside Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

523 Students

Shackelford Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

476 Students

Wedgeworth Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

702 Students

Evelyn Love Coleman J H

Public

Grades 6-8

829 Students

Waxahachie High School

Public

Grades 8-12

2,963 Students

Eddie Finley Sr J H

Public

Grades 6-8

816 Students

Robbie E Howard J H

Public

Grades 6-8

758 Students

Waxahachie Global High School

Public

Grades 9-12

412 Students

Waxahachie High School Of Choice

Public

Grades 11-12

40 Students

Waxahachie High School

Public

Grades 8-12

2,963 Students

Points of Interest

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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.