Living in Waxahachie, TX
Suburb in Texas
Waxahachie is a suburb in Texas, home to about 44,000 people, with 2.7 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, a car is essential. Life moves at a relaxed pace, and homes are mostly houses.
Is Waxahachie a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Strong healthcare: 11 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
- Low natural disaster risk: 7 federally declared disasters since 2000
- Easy flying: DAL is 30 mi away
- Affordable housing: a typical 3-bedroom home is about $333k and rents for $2,430 a month
👎 Cons
- Quieter on culture: few museums and attractions nearby
- Fewer outdoor escapes: no big hills or water close by
- No dog parks within 9 mi
- Hot summers: highs around 94°F
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Key facts
Living in Waxahachie: common questions
What is the cost of living in Waxahachie?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $333k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $2,430 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are above the US average (index 103, where the US is 100).
What are taxes like in Waxahachie?
Texas has no state income tax, and homeowners here pay about 1.56% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is Waxahachie safe?
Waxahachie isn't in the FBI's 2019 city crime table, so Best Life Fit Me counts its safety as average.
What is the weather like in Waxahachie?
Waxahachie has mild winters: winter days average around 58°F and summer days around 94°F.
Does Waxahachie get natural disasters?
Natural disaster risk is low, mainly from flooding, tornadoes and cold waves: 7 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 0.67 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.
What is the nearest major airport to Waxahachie?
The nearest major airport is DAL, about 30 mi away.
How Waxahachie scores
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