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Woodway, Texas, in McLennan county, is 4 miles SW of Waco, Texas (center to center) and 84 miles S of Fort Worth, Texas. Part of the surrounding Waco metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Woodway is home to some 8,733 residents.
In Woodway, about 76% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Woodway are married.
In 2000, Woodway had a median family income of $80,161. More so than most places, the people in Woodway generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in Woodway are poor than in most places in Texas. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the city.
John Kerry was the top money-getter ($5,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Woodway. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of Woodway can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 86% of the housing in Woodway was owner-occupied. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.
In Woodway, 96% of commuters drive to work. People in Woodway expect to drive a lot. The city does not have a lot of public transportation. The relatively short commuting times in the city let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).
Woodway strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 7% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Woodway to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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| Racial Diversity |  |  |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Affordability of Rents | |  |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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