Neighborhood in Waxahachie, Ellis County

Living in West Waxahachie, Waxahachie

C-

7th of 10areas in Waxahachie
Overall score 34 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Waxahachie overall: C+

West Waxahachie covers part of Waxahachie, TX, home to about 2,100 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th of 10 areas we score in Waxahachie. It does best on internet access and worst on errands and things to do.

  • Errands and things to do scores low (7 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (13 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store2.4 mi
Pharmacy3.1 mi
Park1.7 mi
Cafe2.6 mi
Restaurant2.7 mi
Gym2.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care3.0 mi
Childcare2.6 mi
Library3.9 mi

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

Population
2,110
Median rent
$1,880
Median home value
$284,000
Household income
$95,100
Average commute
42 min
Homes owned
59%
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What it's like to live in West Waxahachie

West Waxahachie is an area in Waxahachie with about 2,100 residents, homes built around 1987, a mix of owners and renters and 34% of households with children.

Our grade for West Waxahachie is C-. That puts it 7th of 10 areas we grade in Waxahachie, a city that gets a C+ overall.

Pros of living in West Waxahachie

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in West Waxahachie

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,880, 16% higher than the Waxahachie median.
  • Groceries are a drive. The nearest grocery store is about 2.4 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 42 minutes, against 26 for Waxahachie as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail and wildfires as very high in this part of town.

West Waxahachie report card

Each grade compares West Waxahachie 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 $1,880, homes cost 3.0x income.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $95,100, 2.6% unemployed.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C+

    Nearby schools average 81 of 100 on the state rating.

    49 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 F

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 42 min, 19% work from home.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D+

    30% have a bachelor’s degree.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    12% of adults uninsured.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    59% of homes owner-occupied.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    99% of homes have broadband.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

West Waxahachie compared with Waxahachie

Better than Waxahachie

  • Home value to income: 3.0x24% lower than Waxahachie (3.9x)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 99%7 points higher than Waxahachie (92%)
  • Median household income: $95,10011% higher than Waxahachie ($85,723)

Worse than Waxahachie

  • Average commute: 42 min63% higher than Waxahachie (26 min)
  • Median rent: $1,88016% higher than Waxahachie ($1,618)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 49%6 points higher than Waxahachie (42%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CWedgeworth ElementaryElementary, Waxahachie ISD3.6 mi
  • BEarl & Marthalu Dieterich MiddleMiddle, Midlothian ISD4.3 mi
  • CWaxahachie High SchoolHigh, Waxahachie ISD1.7 mi

Cost of living in West Waxahachie

Median rent in West Waxahachie is $1,880 a month, 16% higher than the Waxahachie median. A household would need about $75,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $284,000, 16% lower than the Waxahachie median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,040 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereWaxahachieTexas
Median rent16% higher than Waxahachie$1,880$1,618$1,403
Median home value16% lower than Waxahachie$284,000$336,500$283,800
Home value to income24% lower than Waxahachie3.0x3.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent6 points higher than Waxahachie49%42%52%
Homes owned by the people living in themAbout the same as Waxahachie59%60%63%
Vacant homes3 points higher than Waxahachie8.2%5.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Waxahachie198720041992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,040
Mortgage payment
$1,555
Property tax
$486
Median rent, for comparison
$1,880

Based on a $284,000 home in West Waxahachie, 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 income11% higher than Waxahachie$95,100$85,723$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Waxahachie2.6%3.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points lower than Waxahachie5.6%7.9%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as Waxahachie30%31%34%
Average commute63% higher than Waxahachie42 min26 min27 min
Workers who work from home9 points higher than Waxahachie19%11%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Waxahachie1.1%1.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet7 points higher than Waxahachie99%92%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in West Waxahachie

Under 1822%
18 to 3429%
35 to 6435%
65 and over14%
Race and ethnicity
White74%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Black7.3%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race5.3%

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. 4B-Porter L Williams HouseMedian rent $1,740
  5. 5C+Central WaxahachieMedian rent $1,860
  6. 6C-W B Reinmiller HouseMedian rent $1,370
  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. DSouth ShermanSherman
  2. D+Southwest BudaBuda
  3. C-Evergreen VillageNew Braunfels

Questions about West Waxahachie

Is West Waxahachie a good place to live?

West Waxahachie covers part of Waxahachie, TX, home to about 2,100 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th of 10 areas we score in Waxahachie. It does best on internet access and worst on errands and things to do.

How much does it cost to live in West Waxahachie?

Renters in West Waxahachie pay a median of $1,880 a month, 16% higher than the Waxahachie median. The median home is worth $284,000, 16% lower than the Waxahachie median. A median home costs 3.0x the median household income, compared with 3.9x across Waxahachie.

What schools serve West Waxahachie?

The closest rated public schools are Wedgeworth Elementary (elementary, rated C), Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle (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 groups 1 Census block group in this part of Waxahachie that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.