Waller ISD Stadium, 2016
Waller’s story
142 years in pictures
Census counts: 715 in 1950, 2,682 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2016 and 3 maps from 1920 on.
- 1884Waller is settled
WallerTX
A town of 5,380, settled in 1884.
1 bordering townMap →
Photo: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0
Population
5,380
2025 Census estimate · +100% since 2020
Typical home
$285K
+1.5% in a year
Household income
$40K
median
Median age
27.1
years
Jobs based here
2,539
A job hub
TownGrade
C
#313 of 640 in TX
Is Waller a good place to live?
Waller gives you more for your money than most places: homes are within reach, about $285K for a typical one, or 3.5 years of the Houston metro’s $82K median household income. It grades C overall, 313th of 640 graded towns in Texas. The low prices come with trade-offs. Residents are less healthy than 77% of U.S. towns on CDC estimates. 26% of residents live below the poverty line in Waller, above both Texas’ towns (12%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Only 10 of the 642 Texas towns we compare have a lower share of households owning their home than Waller.
What makes Waller stand out
Where Waller beats most towns.
Jobs vs. working residents
Jobs here2,539
Residents who work1,442
Work
1.8 jobs for every working resident
A regional job hub: more jobs per worker than 90% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023.
Typical home value
Waller$285K
Texas$296K
Cost of livingB+
More affordable than 71% of U.S. towns
Zillow Home Value Index; area median household income, Census ACS.
A growing town
Waller has grown 131% since 2010
2,326 counted in 2010 and 2,682 in 2020; an estimated 5,380 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 100% since 2020, after 15.3% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Waller grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Texas), ordered by how far Waller is from typical.
HealthHouston Methodist Cypress Hospital 16.8 miles awayC−Open →SafetyCOpen →Cost of livingB+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 9 of 20; 10.3% of households have no car; 2% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB+Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 28% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB+Open →SchoolsC+Open →Jobs & income$40K median household incomeC+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsConserved land, trails and parksDOpen →History2 notable people born hereC−Open →Civic life4 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateMild winters, 95° summer afternoons–Open →Housing market97 days on market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 27.1; 15% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Waller: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Waller, and how to reach them.
PowerCity of HempsteadEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Waller water system1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers93% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Waller’s trash rules yet
Register to voteIn personTexas has no online registration; you can register in person until 30 days before Election Day or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereWaller County Early Voting ClerkWaller County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code7748477484 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Waller.
Waller trades lower home prices for longer drives to work, draws workers from Houston and beyond and has more 90° days than nearly all U.S. towns.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C+
About two in five of Waller’s working residents commute to Houston
2,539 jobs are based in Waller, 1.8 for every working resident, so most of the people who work here commute in. Jobs based here grew from 1,135 in 2013 to 2,539.
Most working residents leave Waller for work: only 3% work in town. The average trip to work in Waller is 31 minutes. Jobs based in Waller grew to 2,539 in 2023, 1,404 more than in 2013.
3%work in town
| Waller | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 31 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $40,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.3% | 8.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Waller3%
Houston40%
Prairie View4%
Austin2%
Tomball2%
31 mi
median commute distance
2,539
jobs based in Waller
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
B+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 68% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
SchoolsC+
Waller’s schools rank behind 63% of Texas districts
Its public schools are run by Waller ISD. Two of its 6 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Waller H S, with 2,995 students.
37%of TX districts it outscoresC+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schultz J HLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 1,194 | B− |
| Waller H SLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 2,995 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within TX on state tests and graduation
HealthC−
For health, Waller earns a C−
Against the 2,385 U.S. towns with household incomes like Waller’s, it is healthier than 76%, so its C− isn’t only a matter of income.
19% of Waller adults 18 to 64 have no health insurance. Waller beats the Texas average on 0 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 13. 24% of Waller adults worry about having enough food.
23%healthier than U.S. townsC−Health Grade
| Waller | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 8.1% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 20% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 37% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 39% | 36% |
31 measures vs. Texas
0 better18 too close to call13 worse
| What stands out | Waller | TX |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 18.1% | 12.5% |
| More adults with COPD | 7.5% | 5.7% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 13.8% | 10.7% |
Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital
16.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
35th
percentile among TX towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SafetyC
Waller sees more crime per resident than 72% of U.S. towns
Waller’s property crime rate is 15.4 per 1,000 residents.
28%of U.S. towns report more crimeCSafety Grade
| Waller | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 15.4 per 1,000 residents | 10.7 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 2.8 per 1,000 residents | 1.9 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Waller2.8
Texas3.5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Waller15.4
Texas18.1
U.S.15.5
28th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
32nd
percentile among TX towns
13
violent crimes reported in 2025
71
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B+
Low risk in Waller, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 72% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 39 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Waller.
28risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHurricanes
39
paid flood claims since 1979
10
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Waller, expect mild winters and hot summers
The Bellville 6nne weather station, 17 miles away, records that about 108 days a year reach 90°, more than in 96% of U.S. towns. January nights average 41.6°, milder than in 95% of U.S. towns; July afternoons average 94.4°.
Waller has warm winters and hot summers. Snow is almost unheard of.
95°summer high
| Waller | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January low | 42°F | 37°F | 22°F |
| July high | 94°F | 95°F | 85°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter43–64°
Spring58–79°
Summer73–94°
Fall59–81°
Dec 2
typical first frost
Feb 28
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
95°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HousingCost of living grade B+
For cost of living, Waller earns a B+
Homes are within reach (about $285K for the typical one, B+ for cost of living), but half of working residents commute more than 31 miles. The median property tax bill is $2,022, against $4,232 across Texas, another input to its cost-of-living grade.
The typical Waller home is worth about $285,000, up 1.5% in a year, close to the Texas typical home.
$285KZillow home value
Typical home value
Waller$285K
Texas$296K
Market temperature
97
days on market
94.9%
sale-to-list price
+1.5%
value change, 1 year
11
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Waller
19pages on Waller
The big questions
SchoolsC+Behind 63% of TX districts · 6 schoolsSafetyC2.8 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthC−Better than TX on 0 of 31 CDC measuresCost of livingB+$285K typical home · up 1.5% in a yearWork & commuteC+$40K median household income · 2,539 jobs hereNatural hazardsB+FEMA risk higher than 28% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Waller
About 12 of every 100 Waller residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Texas.
A job hub
Every workday, about 2,491 people come to Waller for work
Where Waller’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
2,539jobs based in Waller
3%of working residents work in town
31 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Waller
City in Harris and Waller counties in Texas, United States
Waller is a city in Harris and Waller counties in Texas, United States, that is within the Houston–Cypress metropolitan area. Its population was 2,682 at the 2020 U.S. census. The Waller area is located along U.S. Route 290 (Northwest Freeway) 41 miles (66 km) northwest of downtown Houston.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 2.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 249 ft
- ZIP code
- 77484
- Area code
- 936
Waller’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Waller.
Prairie ViewWaller
How the neighbors grade
| Town | TX rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waller | #313 | C | B+ | C | C+ | C− |
| Prairie View | – | B+ | A− | B | C+ | B+ |
Questions about Waller
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Waller, TX a good place to live?
Waller grades C overall, better than 29% of U.S. towns and #313 of 640 in Texas. It grades C− for health, C for safety and C+ for schools. Health is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Waller, TX expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B+.
What is Waller, TX known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Jason Phillips and David Hunter.