What are the best neighborhoods in Waco, TX?
The current top-ranked neighborhoods include North Lake Waco, Mountainview, Parkdale Viking Hills, Alta Vista, Landon Branch. Rankings use the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index.
City Rankings
Best neighborhoods in Waco, TX
Eligible neighborhoods: 22
| Neighborhood | County | City Rank | Index | National Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Lake Waco | McLennan County | #1 of 22 | 61.9 | 77.3 |
| Mountainview | McLennan County | #2 of 22 | 58.4 | 69.5 |
| Parkdale Viking Hills | McLennan County | #3 of 22 | 54.9 | 61.4 |
| Alta Vista | McLennan County | #4 of 22 | 48.1 | 44.5 |
| Landon Branch | McLennan County | #5 of 22 | 46.7 | 41.1 |
| Kendrick | McLennan County | #6 of 22 | 45.0 | 37.2 |
| Dean Highland | McLennan County | #7 of 22 | 42.8 | 32.3 |
| Timbercrest | McLennan County | #8 of 22 | 40.7 | 27.7 |
| North Waco | McLennan County | #9 of 22 | 40.3 | 27.0 |
| University | McLennan County | #10 of 22 | 40.1 | 26.7 |
| Brookview | McLennan County | #11 of 22 | 39.0 | 24.5 |
| Sanger Heights | McLennan County | #12 of 22 | 38.5 | 23.5 |
| East Riverside | McLennan County | #13 of 22 | 35.9 | 18.8 |
| Heart of Texas | McLennan County | #14 of 22 | 34.8 | 16.9 |
| Austin Avenue | McLennan County | #15 of 22 | 32.3 | 13.1 |
| Carver | McLennan County | #16 of 22 | 32.2 | 12.8 |
| Baylor | McLennan County | #17 of 22 | 31.2 | 11.4 |
| Richland Hills | McLennan County | #18 of 22 | 27.4 | 7.3 |
| Cedar Ridge | McLennan County | #19 of 22 | 25.4 | 5.4 |
| Brook Oaks | McLennan County | #20 of 22 | 19.7 | 2.0 |
| Downtown | McLennan County | #21 of 22 | 19.1 | 1.7 |
| Oakwood | McLennan County | #22 of 22 | 17.6 | 1.2 |
Questions and Answers
Questions About Neighborhoods in Waco, TX
What is the #1 ranked neighborhood in Waco, TX?
North Lake Waco is currently #1 of 22 eligible neighborhoods in this cohort with an index of 61.9.
How many neighborhoods are ranked in Waco, TX?
22 neighborhoods currently form the eligible published ranking cohort for Waco, TX.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Value Opportunity in Waco, TX?
North Lake Waco has the strongest current Value Opportunity score in this group at 74.9.
Which neighborhood is rising fastest in Waco, TX?
Alta Vista has the strongest current year-over-year Zillow housing change in this group at 4.0%.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Stability and Strength score in Waco, TX?
North Lake Waco currently has the strongest Stability and Strength score in this group at 65.6.
Which neighborhood has the highest estimated household income in Waco, TX?
North Lake Waco has the highest current NDS-derived median household income in this group at approximately $102,376.
How are neighborhood rankings in Waco, TX calculated?
Neighborhoods are ranked by the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index. Every published local rank includes the eligible denominator, and identity composition is excluded from scoring.
Current governed city ranking
Top Neighborhoods in Waco, Texas
#1
North Lake Waco
Waco, Texas
#2
Mountainview
Waco, Texas
#3
Parkdale Viking Hills
Waco, Texas
#4
Alta Vista
Waco, Texas
#5
Landon Branch
Waco, Texas
#6
Kendrick
Waco, Texas
#7
Dean Highland
Waco, Texas
#8
Timbercrest
Waco, Texas
#9
North Waco
Waco, Texas
#10
University
Waco, Texas
#11
Brookview
Waco, Texas
#12
Sanger Heights
Waco, Texas
#13
East Riverside
Waco, Texas
#14
Heart of Texas
Waco, Texas
#15
Austin Avenue
Waco, Texas
#16
Carver
Waco, Texas
#17
Baylor
Waco, Texas
#18
Richland Hills
Waco, Texas
#19
Cedar Ridge
Waco, Texas
#20
Brook Oaks
Waco, Texas
#21
Downtown
Waco, Texas
#22
Oakwood
Waco, Texas