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Waco, Texas · ZIP 76706

Waco — ZIP 76706

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Waco (76706) scores 53/100 — Fair for Waco. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $256K.

53OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share19%
Property crime share81%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index61/100
Avg math proficiency34%
Avg reading proficiency46%
Schools nearby10

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index51/100
Typical home value$256K
Median rent$1,439/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$256K

Median Rent

$1,439/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

4,887

Violent Crime

857

Property Crime

4,030

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for McLennan County, Texas (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
ROBINSON INT04–06551
54%
63%
ROBINSON J H07–08383
49%
67%
ROBINSON EL02–03328
47%
57%
BELL'S HILL ELPK–05786
37%
52%
ROBINSON H S09–12725
37%
66%
UNIVERSITY H S09–121,752
36%
27%
CESAR CHAVEZ MIDDLE06–08786
17%
32%
ALTA VISTA ELPK–05479
16%
24%
SOUTH WACO ELPK–05490
9%
22%
ROBINSON PRIPK–01389Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

40,668

Median Income

$42K

Homeownership

39%

Median Age

24.2 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 76706 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 76706 has a school score of 61/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 76706 is approximately $256K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 76706 in Waco has an overall NeighborScore of 53/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.