Neighborhood Guide
Where in Waco should you live?
Every community around Waco has its own personality — from Woodway's oak-lined estates to China Spring's wide-open acreage. Explore each one to find your fit.
Woodway
Established elegance under the oaks
Woodway is one of the most sought-after communities in the Waco area — a leafy, established city on the west side known for winding tree-lined streets, larger custom homes, and quick access to Lake Waco. It offers a quiet, upscale suburban lifestyle just 10–15 minutes from downtown Waco.
$350K – $900K+ typical home price
Hewitt
The family-friendly sweet spot
Hewitt is where many relocating families land first — affordable, safe, and zoned to Midway ISD. You'll find well-kept subdivisions, parks, youth sports, and everyday shopping, all about 15 minutes south of downtown Waco along I-35.
$250K – $450K typical home price
China Spring
Country living with room to breathe
Northwest of Waco, China Spring delivers the true Texas country lifestyle — larger lots, acreage properties, horses, and starry nights — while staying 20 minutes from town. It's one of the fastest-growing areas in McLennan County thanks to its schools and land availability.
$300K – $750K+ typical home price
Lorena
Small-town Texas at its best
Lorena is a charming small town south of Waco where neighbors know each other, Friday nights mean football, and Main Street still matters. It offers small-town community with an easy 20-minute commute up I-35 to Waco.
$250K – $500K typical home price
Robinson
Growing, convenient, and full of value
Just southeast of Waco, Robinson combines quick access to town with newer, affordable housing. It's a favorite for buyers who want a new-construction home and an easy commute — downtown Waco, Baylor, and the hospital corridor are all within 15 minutes.
$230K – $420K typical home price
McGregor
Historic small-town charm with modern growth
McGregor sits about 20 minutes southwest of Waco and blends genuine Texas small-town character with real growth — thanks in part to the SpaceX rocket-engine test facility just outside town. Expect brick storefronts on Main Street, friendly neighbors, and homes at some of the best prices in the county.
$220K – $400K typical home price
Waco
Downtown energy, Baylor pride, Magnolia charm
Waco proper is the heart of it all — the revitalized downtown, Magnolia Market at the Silos, Baylor University, the Brazos riverwalk, and historic neighborhoods like Castle Heights and Austin Avenue. Live here for walkability, character homes, and front-row seats to Waco's renaissance.
$180K – $600K+ typical home price