Waco

What Buyers Should Know

Waco is the McLennan County seat (population ~140,000), home to Baylor University (~21,000 students) and Magnolia Market at the Silos (Joanna + Chip Gaines). Waco ISD serves most of the city; Midway ISD, La Vega ISD, Connally ISD, and Robinson ISD cover smaller portions and surrounding suburbs. Estimated 2026 median home price near $235,000 — among the most affordable major Texas markets. TSAHC Home Sweet Texas 80% AMI is broadly accessible here. See McLennan County guide for full county context.