Cost of Living in Woodway, TX

Population 9,483 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

119
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Woodway sits on the smaller end of the Texas city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Located 5 miles southwest of Waco, Woodway falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 68% higher than Waco's $200,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 110
Rent 133

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Woodway

The median home value in Woodway is $336,100 — 10% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,748/month, 33% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $115,729/year is 55% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average of 4.8%. Texas charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 78.6°F and lows of 55.6°F. Overall, Woodway has a cost of living index of 119 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 19% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$336,100
10% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$364,454
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,748/mo
33% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,664/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
16.0x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$766
1 BR
$811
2 BR
$981
3 BR
$1,307
4 BR
$1,509
Owner-occupied 91.3%
Renter-occupied 8.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,748
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,362/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
18.8 min
30% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
81.1%
Carpooled
7.5%
Work from home
10.2%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 8.2%
State rate 6.3%
Avg local rate 1.9%
Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$115,729
55% above avg
Per Capita Income
$58,238
Unemployment Rate
3.2%
34% below avg
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Labor Force Participation
59.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 30.7%
Graduate degree 32.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 44.1
Male median age 45.9
Female median age 42.9

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
78.6°F
Avg Low
55.6°F
Annual Precip
36.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.7"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 596370788593979791816960
Low °F 364047556371747467564638
Precip" 2.592.683.313.304.443.351.822.052.874.412.712.87
Snow" 0.00.40.10.10.00.00.00.00.00.00.10.0

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 52 — Moderate
46.3%
Good air days/yr
129
Max AQI recorded
238
PM2.5 days
123
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Woodway, TX?

Woodway has a cost index of 119 (100 = national average). It is 19% above the national average.

What is average rent in Woodway, TX?

The median gross rent in Woodway is $1,748 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Woodway?

The median home value in Woodway is $336,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Woodway?

The median household income in Woodway is $115,729 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Woodway, TX?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Woodway is 8.2%. Texas has no state income tax.

Is Woodway, TX affordable?

Woodway is above average in cost of living, with an index of 119 — about 19% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Woodway?

Woodway has average high temperatures of 78.6°F and average lows of 55.6°F. Annual precipitation is 36.4". Average annual snowfall is 0.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Woodway at a Glance

Population
9,483
Median Income
$115,729
Home Value
$336,100
Median Rent
$1,748/mo
Unemployment
3.2%
Avg High Temp
78.6°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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