What are the best neighborhoods in McLennan County, TX?
The current top-ranked neighborhoods include North Lake Waco, Mountainview, Parkdale Viking Hills, Alta Vista, West Waco. Rankings use the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index.
County Rankings
Best neighborhoods in McLennan County, TX
Eligible neighborhoods: 23
| Neighborhood | City | County Rank | Index | National Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Lake Waco | Waco | #1 of 23 | 61.9 | 77.3 |
| Mountainview | Waco | #2 of 23 | 58.4 | 69.5 |
| Parkdale Viking Hills | Waco | #3 of 23 | 54.9 | 61.4 |
| Alta Vista | Waco | #4 of 23 | 48.1 | 44.5 |
| Landon Branch | Waco | #6 of 23 | 46.7 | 41.1 |
| Kendrick | Waco | #7 of 23 | 45.0 | 37.2 |
| Dean Highland | Waco | #8 of 23 | 42.8 | 32.3 |
| Timbercrest | Waco | #9 of 23 | 40.7 | 27.7 |
| North Waco | Waco | #10 of 23 | 40.3 | 27.0 |
| University | Waco | #11 of 23 | 40.1 | 26.7 |
| Brookview | Waco | #12 of 23 | 39.0 | 24.5 |
| Sanger Heights | Waco | #13 of 23 | 38.5 | 23.5 |
| East Riverside | Waco | #14 of 23 | 35.9 | 18.8 |
| Heart of Texas | Waco | #15 of 23 | 34.8 | 16.9 |
| Austin Avenue | Waco | #16 of 23 | 32.3 | 13.1 |
| Carver | Waco | #17 of 23 | 32.2 | 12.8 |
| Baylor | Waco | #18 of 23 | 31.2 | 11.4 |
| Richland Hills | Waco | #19 of 23 | 27.4 | 7.3 |
| Cedar Ridge | Waco | #20 of 23 | 25.4 | 5.4 |
| Brook Oaks | Waco | #21 of 23 | 19.7 | 2.0 |
| Downtown | Waco | #22 of 23 | 19.1 | 1.7 |
| Oakwood | Waco | #23 of 23 | 17.6 | 1.2 |
| West Waco | Woodway | #5 of 23 | 47.5 | 43.0 |
Questions and Answers
Questions About Neighborhoods in McLennan County, TX
What is the #1 ranked neighborhood in McLennan County, TX?
North Lake Waco is currently #1 of 23 eligible neighborhoods in this cohort with an index of 61.9.
How many neighborhoods are ranked in McLennan County, TX?
23 neighborhoods currently form the eligible published ranking cohort for McLennan County, TX.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Value Opportunity in McLennan County, TX?
North Lake Waco has the strongest current Value Opportunity score in this group at 74.9.
Which neighborhood is rising fastest in McLennan County, 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 McLennan County, 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 McLennan County, 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 McLennan County, 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 county ranking
Top Neighborhoods in McLennan County, Texas
#1
North Lake Waco
Waco, Texas
#2
Mountainview
Waco, Texas
#3
Parkdale Viking Hills
Waco, Texas
#4
Alta Vista
Waco, Texas
#5
West Waco
Woodway, Texas
#6
Landon Branch
Waco, Texas
#7
Kendrick
Waco, Texas
#8
Dean Highland
Waco, Texas
#9
Timbercrest
Waco, Texas
#10
North Waco
Waco, Texas
#11
University
Waco, Texas
#12
Brookview
Waco, Texas
#13
Sanger Heights
Waco, Texas
#14
East Riverside
Waco, Texas
#15
Heart of Texas
Waco, Texas
#16
Austin Avenue
Waco, Texas
#17
Carver
Waco, Texas
#18
Baylor
Waco, Texas
#19
Richland Hills
Waco, Texas
#20
Cedar Ridge
Waco, Texas
#21
Brook Oaks
Waco, Texas
#22
Downtown
Waco, Texas
#23
Oakwood
Waco, Texas