Waller County

TX · Pop. 179,516 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Waller County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 179,516.

$/Acre: $3,340

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 314 days

Broadband: 80%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 115.4/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.03%

Combined Sales Tax7.28%

Cost of Living Index100.5

Median Household Income$69,901

Poverty Rate19.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,340

Median Home Price$265K

Acres for Sale2740

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season314 days

Annual Rainfall38 inches

Avg Summer High93°F

Avg Winter Low35°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,279 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)286 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K507

Property Crime /100K701

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response14 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital58.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage80%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town5 miles

Nearest City47 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby53%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.7%

Ag EconomyWeak