Untitled photo, 2007
Woodway’s story
66 years in pictures
Census counts: 1,244 in 1960, 9,383 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1957 on.
- 1960Woodway is settled
Population
9,753
2025 Census estimate · +3.7% since 2020
Typical home
$366K
+0.9% in a year
Household income
$115K
median
Median age
43.6
years
Jobs based here
6,022
Balanced
TownGrade
A−
#33 of 640 in TX
Is Woodway a good place to live?
For most people who can afford it, yes. Woodway grades A− overall, 33rd of 640 graded towns in Texas. Natural-hazard risk is low. The median household earns $115K and CDC estimates put its residents' health ahead of 91% of the country. The trade-off is money: homes are expensive, about $366K for a typical one and 5.5 times the Waco metro’s $66K median household income. 65% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Woodway, above both Texas’ towns (23%) and U.S. towns (29%). Only 11 of Texas’ 1,000 towns score lower on history. Woodway's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 96% of U.S. towns.
What makes Woodway stand out
Where Woodway beats most towns.
A growing town
Woodway has grown 15% since 2010
8,452 counted in 2010 and 9,383 in 2020; an estimated 9,753 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Woodway grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Texas), ordered by how far Woodway is from typical.
Its grades run from A+ for hazard risk (better than 96% of comparable towns) to D for cost of living (better than 11%), so the A− overall blends very different results.
Hazard risktornadoes tops the listA+Open →Jobs & incomeAOpen →HealthAscension Providence 2.2 miles awayAOpen →Cost of livingDOpen →SchoolsAOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.6 of 20; 2.6% of households have no car; 0% of workers walk, bike or ride transitCOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors2 miles of trailsC+Open →HistoryD−Open →Civic life1.3 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsD−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateMild winters, 96° summer afternoons–Open →Housing market24 days on market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 43.6–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Woodway: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Woodway, and how to reach them.
PowerOncorEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Woodway water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet8 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressTown site
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 hereMcLennan County Early Voting ClerkMcLennan County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code7671276712 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 Woodway.
Woodway carries less natural-hazard risk than nearly all of Texas (mostly tornadoes), has hotter summers than nearly all U.S. towns and pairs an A for schools with high home prices.
HealthA
Woodway’s grade for health is an A
13% of adults report frequent mental distress in Woodway. Woodway beats the Texas average on 17 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 3. 8.4% of adults smoke cigarettes in Woodway.
91%healthier than U.S. townsAHealth Grade
| Woodway | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 18% | 17% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 8.4% | 14% | 14% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 39% | 36% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 30% | 25% |
31 measures vs. Texas
17 better11 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Woodway | TX |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 7.1% | 19.3% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.8% | 19.1% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.1% | 6.1% |
Ascension Providence
2.2 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
92nd
percentile among TX towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SchoolsA
Woodway’s schools rank ahead of 88% of Texas districts
Its A for schools comes with a D for cost of living: the typical home is worth about $366K.
Its public schools are run by Midway ISD. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
88%of TX districts it outscoresASchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Bosque ElLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 578 | A+ |
| Woodway ElTop results in townGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 547 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within TX on state tests and graduation
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A+
The FEMA risk score in Woodway is lower than in the typical Texas or U.S. town
FEMA rates its natural-hazard risk lower than 97% of Texas towns, with expected losses of about $329 per resident a year; that rating is what its A+ for hazard risk is built on.
Woodway’s FEMA risk score is 7 of 100. Since 2004, 16 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Woodway.
7risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
TornadoesInland floodingCold waves
16
paid flood claims since 2004
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
OutdoorsC+
Woodway has set aside 1% of its land for conservation
1.7 miles of trail in 3 parks and preserves.
#282for trails in TX
| Woodway | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 1% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.3 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
1%
conserved · 43 of 4,209 acres
1.7 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Whitehall Park | 0.4 mi | 15 |
| 2. Poage Park | 0.3 mi | 6 |
| 3. Woodway Activity Park | — | 8 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HousingCost of living grade D
Woodway’s grade for cost of living is a D
The median rent in Woodway is $1,653 a month. The typical Woodway home is worth about $366,000, up 0.9% in a year, 23% above the Texas typical home.
$366KZillow home value
Typical home value
Woodway$366K
Texas$296K
Market temperature
24
days on market
101.3%
sale-to-list price
+0.9%
value change, 1 year
20
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Mild winters and hot summers in Woodway
July afternoons average 94.7°, hotter than in 96% of U.S. towns; January nights average 37.2°.
Woodway has mild winters and hot summers. Snow is almost unheard of.
96°summer high
| Woodway | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| July high | 95°F | 95°F | 85°F |
| January low | 37°F | 37°F | 22°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter39–61°
Spring55–77°
Summer72–94°
Fall57–79°
Nov 20
typical first frost
Mar 9
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
96°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A
More than half of Woodway’s working residents commute to Waco
The average commute for its 4,237 working residents takes 18.5 minutes, against 26.7 across Texas.
Most working residents leave Woodway for work: only 5% work in town. 3.8% of Woodway residents live below the poverty line. Jobs based in Woodway grew to 6,022 in 2023, 1,033 more than in 2013.
5%work in town
| Woodway | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $115,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 19 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 3.8% | 12% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 5% | 8.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Woodway5%
Waco51%
Austin4%
Dallas3%
Temple2%
8 mi
median commute distance
6,022
jobs based in Woodway
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
C
Walkability grade: more walkable than 29% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Safety
Crime reported in Woodway
Woodway's reported crime rate is below Texas's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 8 violent crimes were reported in 2025.
| Woodway | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.8 per 1,000 residents | 1.9 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 10.4 per 1,000 residents | 10.7 | 9.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Woodway0.8
Texas3.5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Woodway10.4
Texas18.1
U.S.15.5
8
violent crimes reported in 2025
101
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Nearby attractions
All 10 attractions →McLane Stadium and 4 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Woodway. Close and well known come first.
5 mi Stadium & arenaMcLane Stadium
8 mi MuseumTexas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum
8 mi National MonumentWaco Mammoth National Monument92K visitors a year
7 mi Zoo & aquariumCameron Park Zoo
8 mi MuseumMayborn Museum ComplexSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
McLane Stadium: Djyueng, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum: Pi3.124, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Waco Mammoth National Monument: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0 · Cameron Park Zoo: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0 · Mayborn Museum Complex: User:Aboxorocks, Public domain
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Woodway
19pages on Woodway
The big questions
SchoolsABeat 88% of TX districts · 3 schoolsSafety0.8 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthABetter than TX on 17 of 31 CDC measuresCost of livingD$366K typical home · up 0.9% in a yearWork & commuteA$115K median household income · 6,022 jobs hereNatural hazardsA+FEMA risk higher than 7% of U.S. communities · tornadoes
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Woodway
McLennan Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Waco7.2 mi$3,660 in-state tuitionBaylor UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Waco7.3 mi$58,100 tuitionTexas State Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Waco13 mi$7,212 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Woodway residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Texas.
About Woodway
City in Texas, United States
Woodway is a city in McLennan County, Texas, United States. The population was 9,383 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Waco Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 6.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 633 ft
- ZIP code
- 76712
- Area code
- 254
Woodway’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Woodway.
How the neighbors grade
Woodway reports no FBI crime data of its own. Compare Woodway with a neighbor →
Questions about Woodway
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Woodway, TX a good place to live?
For most people who can afford it, yes. Woodway grades A− overall, better than 81% of U.S. towns and #33 of 640 in Texas. It grades A for health and A for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a D.
Is Woodway, TX expensive?
Yes. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades D.