Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
14%
Waxahachie
Waxahachie, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,364
Population
54,275
Renter Mix
35% Rent
Centuries-old and modern sporting events in one college town!
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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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$80,022
Average: $92,202
Education
10,743
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
27,287
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Waxahachie has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
35%
Non-Renters
65%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Waxahachie, TX is $1,171 for a studio, $1,363 for one bedroom, $1,620 for two bedrooms, and $2,175 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Waxahachie has decreased by -3.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,363/month
732 Sq Ft
House
$2,573/month
2,009 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,341/month
1,587 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Waxahachie, TX is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Margaret L Felty Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
570 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
454 Students
Max H Simpson Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
627 Students
Public
Grades K-5
425 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
523 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
829 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
600 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
2,963 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
816 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
758 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
412 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,048 Students
Waxahachie High School Of Choice
Public
Grades 9-12
40 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
2,963 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Military Bases
Airports
- Dallas Love Field
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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.