Neighborhood in Waxahachie, Ellis County

Living in Porter L Williams House, Waxahachie

B-

4th of 10areas in Waxahachie
Overall score 57 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Waxahachie overall: C+

Porter L Williams House is a neighborhood in Waxahachie, TX, home to about 3,000 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th 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 (12 of 100)
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy0.2 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.2 mi
Restaurant0.1 mi
Gym0.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.6 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library1.4 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
2,980
Median rent
$1,740
Median home value
$277,000
Household income
$83,800
Average commute
30 min
Homes owned
60%
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What it's like to live in Porter L Williams House

Porter L Williams House is a neighborhood in Waxahachie with about 3,000 residents, homes built around 1985, a mix of owners and renters and 39% of households with children.

Our grade for Porter L Williams House is B-. That puts it 4th of 10 areas we grade in Waxahachie, a city that gets a C+ overall.

Pros of living in Porter L Williams House

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Porter L Williams House

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail as very high in this part of town.

Porter L Williams House report card

Each grade compares Porter L Williams 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 C

    Median rent $1,740, homes cost 3.3x income.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $83,800, 3.3% unemployed.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C+

    Nearby schools average 81 of 100 on the state rating.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 180 violent crimes per 100k, 1,023 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade A

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 30 min, 12% work from home.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    26% have a bachelor’s degree.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    15% of adults uninsured.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    60% of homes owner-occupied.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    75 of 100 vs TX areas

Porter L Williams House compared with Waxahachie

Better than Waxahachie

  • Home value to income: 3.3x16% lower than Waxahachie (3.9x)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 98%6 points higher than Waxahachie (92%)

Worse than Waxahachie

  • Average commute: 30 min14% higher than Waxahachie (26 min)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 26%5 points lower than Waxahachie (31%)
  • Median rent: $1,7408% higher than Waxahachie ($1,618)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • BNorthside ElementaryElementary, Waxahachie ISD0.2 mi
  • BColeman Junior HighMiddle, Waxahachie ISD0.5 mi
  • CWaxahachie High SchoolHigh, Waxahachie ISD3.5 mi

Cost of living in Porter L Williams House

Median rent in Porter L Williams House is $1,740 a month, 8% higher than the Waxahachie median. A household would need about $70,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $277,000, 18% lower than the Waxahachie median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,894 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereWaxahachieTexas
Median rent8% higher than Waxahachie$1,740$1,618$1,403
Median home value18% lower than Waxahachie$277,000$336,500$283,800
Home value to income16% lower than Waxahachie3.3x3.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points higher than Waxahachie45%42%52%
Homes owned by the people living in themAbout the same as Waxahachie60%60%63%
Vacant homes2 points higher than Waxahachie7.9%5.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Waxahachie198520041992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,894
Mortgage payment
$1,516
Property tax
$378
Median rent, for comparison
$1,740

Based on a $277,000 home in Porter L Williams 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

MeasureHereWaxahachieTexas
Median household incomeAbout the same as Waxahachie$83,800$85,723$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Waxahachie3.3%3.0%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Waxahachie8.9%7.9%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points lower than Waxahachie26%31%34%
Average commute14% higher than Waxahachie30 min26 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Waxahachie12%11%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Waxahachie0%1.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet6 points higher than Waxahachie98%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 windModerate

Who lives in Porter L Williams House

Under 1824%
18 to 3420%
35 to 6437%
65 and over20%
Race and ethnicity
White61%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Black12%
Asian1.2%
Other or more than one race4.9%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Waxahachie

  1. 1B+J S Berry HouseMedian rent $1,550
  2. 2BNortheast WaxahachieMedian rent $1,400
  3. 3B-Northwest WaxahachieMedian rent $1,940
  4. 5C+Central WaxahachieMedian rent $1,860
  5. 6C-W B Reinmiller HouseMedian rent $1,370
  6. 7C-West WaxahachieMedian rent $1,880
  7. 8DGeorge C Dillon HouseMedian rent $710
  8. 9FSoutheast WaxahachieMedian rent $1,210

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. B-South CreekRound Rock
  2. CWest EndMidland
  3. B-Southeast La PorteLa Porte

Questions about Porter L Williams House

Is Porter L Williams House a good place to live?

Porter L Williams House is a neighborhood in Waxahachie, TX, home to about 3,000 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th 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 Porter L Williams House?

Renters in Porter L Williams House pay a median of $1,740 a month, 8% higher than the Waxahachie median. The median home is worth $277,000, 18% lower than the Waxahachie median. A median home costs 3.3x the median household income, compared with 3.9x across Waxahachie.

What schools serve Porter L Williams House?

The closest rated public schools are Northside Elementary (elementary, rated B), 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 2 Census block groups closest to the Porter L Williams 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.