Neighborhood in Waxahachie, Ellis County
Living in George C Dillon House, Waxahachie
8th of 10areas in Waxahachie
Overall score 21 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Waxahachie overall: C+
George C Dillon House is a neighborhood in Waxahachie, TX, home to about 800 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 8th of 10 areas we score in Waxahachie. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on getting around.
- Lots of parks
- Getting around scores low (4 of 100)
- Health scores low (11 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.6 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.4 mi |
| Park | 0.2 mi |
| Cafe | 0.7 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.3 mi |
| Gym | 0.3 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.4 mi |
| Childcare | 0.5 mi |
| Library | 0.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 840
- Median rent
- $710
- Median home value
- $223,000
- Household income
- $42,200
- Average commute
- 37 min
- Homes owned
- 45%
What it's like to live in George C Dillon House
George C Dillon House is a neighborhood in Waxahachie with about 800 residents, older homes (median year built 1950), a mix of owners and renters and 40% of households with children.
Our grade for George C Dillon House is D. That puts it 8th of 10 areas we grade in Waxahachie, a city that gets a C+ overall.
Pros of living in George C Dillon House
- Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $710, 56% lower than the Waxahachie median.
- Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.
Cons of living in George C Dillon House
- Higher unemployment. 7.9% of the labor force is out of work, against 3.0% across Waxahachie.
- Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
- Longer commutes. The average commute is 37 minutes, against 26 for Waxahachie as a whole.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail as very high in this part of town.
George C Dillon House report card
Each grade compares George C Dillon House with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.
Cost of living: grade B
Median rent $710, homes cost 5.3x income.
71 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade D
Median household income $42,200, 7.9% unemployed.
22 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade D+
Nearby schools average 76 of 100 on the state rating.
29 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
Citywide, 180 violent crimes per 100k, 1,023 property crimes per 100k.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade A
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
92 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade F
Average commute 37 min, 10% work from home.
4 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade D+
25% have a bachelor’s degree.
25 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade D-
20% of adults uninsured.
11 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade D-
45% of homes owner-occupied.
13 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade D
85% of homes have broadband.
23 of 100 vs TX areas
George C Dillon House compared with Waxahachie
Better than Waxahachie
- Median rent: $71056% lower than Waxahachie ($1,618)
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 32%11 points lower than Waxahachie (42%)
- People below the poverty line: 6.5%1 points lower than Waxahachie (7.9%)
Worse than Waxahachie
- Median household income: $42,20051% lower than Waxahachie ($85,723)
- Average commute: 37 min41% higher than Waxahachie (26 min)
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 45%15 points lower than Waxahachie (60%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- DMarvin Biomedical AcademyElementary, Waxahachie ISD0.8 mi
- BColeman Junior HighMiddle, Waxahachie ISD1.6 mi
- CWaxahachie High SchoolHigh, Waxahachie ISD3 mi
Cost of living in George C Dillon House
Median rent in George C Dillon House is $710 a month, 56% lower than the Waxahachie median. A household would need about $28,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $223,000, 34% lower than the Waxahachie median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,398 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Waxahachie | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent56% lower than Waxahachie | $710 | $1,618 | $1,403 |
| Median home value34% lower than Waxahachie | $223,000 | $336,500 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income35% higher than Waxahachie | 5.3x | 3.9x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent11 points lower than Waxahachie | 32% | 42% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them15 points lower than Waxahachie | 45% | 60% | 63% |
| Vacant homes8 points higher than Waxahachie | 14% | 5.5% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Waxahachie | 1950 | 2004 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $1,221
- Property tax
- $177
- Median rent, for comparison
- $710
Based on a $223,000 home in George C Dillon House, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.
Work, income and getting around
| Measure | Here | Waxahachie | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income51% lower than Waxahachie | $42,200 | $85,723 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate5 points higher than Waxahachie | 7.9% | 3.0% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line1 points lower than Waxahachie | 6.5% | 7.9% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher7 points lower than Waxahachie | 25% | 31% | 34% |
| Average commute41% higher than Waxahachie | 37 min | 26 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Waxahachie | 10% | 11% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Waxahachie | 0% | 1.4% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet7 points lower than Waxahachie | 85% | 92% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingLow
- HurricanesLow
- TornadoesHigh
- HailVery high
- Heat wavesHigh
- WildfiresHigh
- Winter stormsModerate
- Strong windLow
Who lives in George C Dillon House
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in Waxahachie
- 1B+J S Berry HouseMedian rent $1,550
- 2BNortheast WaxahachieMedian rent $1,400
- 3B-Northwest WaxahachieMedian rent $1,940
- 4B-Porter L Williams HouseMedian rent $1,740
- 5C+Central WaxahachieMedian rent $1,860
- 6C-W B Reinmiller HouseMedian rent $1,370
- 7C-West WaxahachieMedian rent $1,880
- 9FSoutheast WaxahachieMedian rent $1,210
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- C-Price ParcelsOdessa
- D+Kings MillHouston
- DBellaire HeightsOdessa
Questions about George C Dillon House
Is George C Dillon House a good place to live?
George C Dillon House is a neighborhood in Waxahachie, TX, home to about 800 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 8th of 10 areas we score in Waxahachie. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on getting around.
How much does it cost to live in George C Dillon House?
Renters in George C Dillon House pay a median of $710 a month, 56% lower than the Waxahachie median. The median home is worth $223,000, 34% lower than the Waxahachie median. A median home costs 5.3x the median household income, compared with 3.9x across Waxahachie.
What schools serve George C Dillon House?
The closest rated public schools are Marvin Biomedical Academy (elementary, rated D), Coleman Junior High (middle, rated B) and Waxahachie High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.
This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the George C Dillon House name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.