Living in Waco Texas | Is Waco Texas a Good Place to Live

[@HomeGuyWaco]

What makes Waco unique for you and your family?

[@welcometooyoutubefolks9836]

Waco was more relaxed and more fun back then. With the railroad running and safer. But now its more like Austin TX. A MESS!!!

[@freedomchannel3656]

Good video

[@FordPickUPRed]

@@tuff47 please elaborate..

[@anitahanjeb1277]

MAGNOLIA, seeing the crack hears near , magnolia , all the fast food restaurants and cheap hookers you can find why not go to Waco

[@johngrey5143]

Born in Waco born in mclennan county Hillcrest Baptist!! Wanna go back to visit I haven't been back in 23 years!! Also my age!

[@aj402]

My wife and I moved here 4 years ago and absolutely love this city. Ive lived in Western Kentucky, Nashville, Miami/Fort Lauderdale, and Orlando and i must say Waco is my favorite of them all. We live in Woodway and have really good careers in construction and my wife works for Baylor-Scott-White Hospital. People are super friendly and cost of living is good. Yall come see us.

[@iamsiant]

Im a young welder living near Denver, CO…. Are the wages in Waco high enough to keep up with cost of living? It’s gotten bad here in Colorado. Im looking for a town I can bring my girl thats atleast “do-able”😅

[@Peaceful-resistance1]

@@iamsiant Wages in Waco are LOW. You might make $15 an hour wielding. The rich people like to keep the $ here and have not increased wages to keep up with the cost of living. Just like everywhere else...

[@starrjones4615]

Great video! It made me smile and actually opened me up to considering Waco for a trip.

[@chuckwolfboyer7830]

IT LOOKS LIKE A VERY GOOD PLACE

[@alexandradavis171]

Thank you for this video sir! I was smiling the entire time

[@nunyabizniss3131]

I live in Waco and don't see what the fascination is w the Silos...or anything pertaing to Chip and Jo..even a simple cupcake made by them will run you about $7.00

[@belssage]

Cupcakes are $3.50. The same as HEB, Wal-Mart and Target.

[@txnmia8613]

Religious fundies will believe anything.

[@keepyoukompani]

I like your approach 😅 ty for the info!!

[@HomeGuyWaco]

Thank You!!!

[@gpzim981]

Ok, I am convinced.

[@erager73]

I lived in Waco for 20 years. Low wages and traffic on I-35 will always suck. Look up the Jessie Washington history in Waco.

[@kimberlyn.2096]

Moved to Waco TODAY ! This is crazy! ❤️❤️❤️

[@HomeGuyWaco]

Welcome to town.

[@irinaptb]

It seems like a dreamy place to live with your family

[@JUSTinTx254]

This could not be more inaccurate I have lived in Waco my entire 30 years of life. Im paying $950 in rent a month for a 3bd room 1 bath in a undesirable part of town,I make $19 an hr working at a corporate warehouse here in town. The cost of living in Waco is actually 49% higher than the national average compared to the amount you can make here (study done at Harvard for some reason) I have been trying to buy a home here for the past year and everything is 400k plus in addition to that everytime we try an put an offer in on a home we are out bid. 400k is far to much for someone who makes 19 dollars an hour which is a competitive rate for this city.

[@HomeGuyWaco]

Jack, Sorry that you've had some bad experiences searching for a home here in the Waco community. I continually find homes for clients in the $150k-$250k range in Waco and the surrounding communities. Reach out via the info I've provided in the description and I'd be happy to discuss what's currently available. I can also go over strategies to assist with offers in this very competitive sellers market we are currently experiencing.

[@regularamerican8446]

I got one for 40k

[@JUSTinTx254]

@@regularamerican8446 what area?

[@regularamerican8446]

Jack Dempsey Bellmead area

[@MrTaylorfenoglio]

um we just visited and just for fun went on Zillow. The houses there are super cheap!

[@SueSueRen]

I love the go with the flow quote!

[@HomeGuyWaco]

Thank You, just make sure you are swimming somewhere.

[@DrMike-se1tv]

My wife and I will be in Waco in a few weeks. I am intervieweing for a really nice position with an awesome company. My question: What is the real deal with the sky high property taxes??? We looked at a few homes, (almost the same square footage and lot size) nothing special, but the property taxes were $21,000/yr!!!!!!! It will take us almost 14 years to pay that same amount where we live now.

[@alexanderthehalfdragon3826]

Cause it is my home town and I see it as one of the best places to live I also like it’s climate

[@kaspernation8218]

It is a good place to live I grew up and was born in Waco the only thing about Waco is the stupid people on 35 but my dislike is magnolia

[@danielstarr8957]

Is the crime really as bad as people say it is or are they over playing it? I lived in east fort worth for a couple of years and heard gun shots every night so is it that level of bad?

[@SoulValeTTV]

are the job opportunities good?

[@arturov9180]

Leaving a comment here to make sure i can come back in a few months. Have a job lined up in Mcgregor Tx. Thinking of living in Waco with my wife & 2 kids. Moving from Los angeles btw👍

[@arturov9180]

Hopefully you see this, But. How is the crime? Read some pretty bad comments about the crime rate

[@HomeGuyWaco]

I would direct you to crimegrade.org/safest-places-in-waco-tx/ As with many cities there are areas that have a higher rates than others.

[@Peaceful-resistance1]

I understand when Elon test fires his Dragon rocket engine the homes don't shake nearly as violently in McGregor. Wierd how that works, huh being right there close to all his bs?

[@Peaceful-resistance1]

@@arturov9180 Why do you think so many residents are armed to the teeth?

[@joshbanker8743]

We're tired of you people

[@leos.2260]

Thank you for the information I am thinking of moving there in a couple of years this really helps a lot

[@HomeGuyWaco]

Thank you, consider subscribing as I put out new content every Monday about real estate and life around Waco.

[@leos.2260]

Anthony George yes sir when I first saw this video I subscribed and liked i enjoy your content. Is there a lot of farmland in Waco?

[@HomeGuyWaco]

Leo Sandoval Yes. Corn is the main row cropped grain as well as winter wheat. The western part of the county has several cattle ranches and I see several farmers rolling hay and shipping all over the country.

[@HomeGuyWaco]

Leo Sandoval find a lot for sale, that’s another story at the present time.

[@leos.2260]

Anthony George wow that’s amazing I’ve always wanted a cattle ranch. Thank you for the info👍

[@trevoryoung3529]

Good info thanks!

[@HomeGuyWaco]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ZKAttack]

Cool video!!!

[@HomeGuyWaco]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@bengals098558]

Im moving from cali to Houston but good video. Never been to Waco just heard about it and came here to see what you would say about it. Seems about right from what I hear.

[@bengals098558]

@Idk Idk already here as many others. You need to build a wall of move.

[@sage7x7]

Those are the reasons why I AM moving from Los Angeles to Waco!!! LOVE IT

[@HomeGuyWaco]

Let me know if you need anything. I'd be glad to help.

[@Bucky1836]

@@HomeGuyWaco grew up in hallsburg 🤣

[@joshbanker8743]

Please don't

[@RaymondRichardson-t8g]

​@@joshbanker8743 LOL

[@amandadilbeck8572]

Do you work with CapRelo? (Formerly Conduent) We are possibly moving from Oh to Waco area

[@Cvs-om3hd]

Is there homes under 200,000?? I am a first time buyer

[@HomeGuyWaco]

Yes, they are selling within days of being placed on the market right now. Send me a email and I can send you what is available on a weekly basis. [e-mail]

[@theautonest7570]

Interested in moving to Waco. I wonder how my used car dealership business would do out there.

[@noahthabeast6544]

Put one in Hewitt the ones near down town are sketchy

[@karenlisenby2661]

Don’t forget about lunch time…the local Chick Fil A has a waiting line a couple blocks long sometimes.

[@HomeGuyWaco]

Crazy thing is i don't think this is a Waco exclusive. Wish I owned one of their franchises.

[@notpoliticallycorrect]

Funny! Good video!

[@RecyclingMama]

😆 🤣 its.... Walter (John Goodman) in The Big Lebowski!!!

[@sstarrlite36]

lol...you're funny! My son in-law might be getting transferred there and my daughter wants me to join them, so I'll need to buy a house but...I've never been there.

[@HomeGuyWaco]

If you need any more information about the area please reach out. I am always available to chat. Contact info is in the description or check out my website. www.homeguywaco.com

[@michaelanderson9792]

Yep I live in Kenosha Wisconsin don’t believe the rep it’s not a bad town

[@HomeGuyWaco]

I've visited Kenosha and I agree.

[@Bigdolla_z]

Waco is my hometown if you can deal with the terrible pay and high living cost the town is great but you can be put of gas the same day no joke the commute is pretty long from one side to the other

[@HomeGuyWaco]

Thanks

[@cain1830]

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[@jesserodriguez9019]

Great video 👍🏼 my wife & I are hoping to move out there from Midland TX in about a year. We have 2 boys, 11 & 3. Thanks for the info!

[@HomeGuyWaco]

Thanks Jesse, let me know if you need to know anything about the area.

[@jesserodriguez9019]

@@HomeGuyWaco Actually, I do. Thank you! We will be making our way out there soon.

[@cliffordholder9801]

Very creative!

[@ddmantx]

Thanks for watching.

[@TheVaultOfRemembrance]

Does Waco have palm trees?

[@HomeGuyWaco]

Not natively. Some people have Sago Palms but we have a few frost every winter that prevents them from doing well here.

[@TheVaultOfRemembrance]

@@HomeGuyWaco Thanks for the reply. Aww that's disappointing to hear ☹️ I've heard that Waco has terrible schools for kids and it's pretty much all college kids in the area. Are both of these things true?

[@HomeGuyWaco]

Not at all. Yes there are 16000 college kids at Baylor but they usually stay near campus and downtown. As far as public, private and charter schools I’d invite you to look at www.greatschools.org

[@yaima0901]

I’m planning on buying some land in the next 6 months and would love more info!

[@HomeGuyWaco]

Here’s my email. [e-mail] sent me a message and we can connect. Additional contact info in video description.

[@joshbanker8743]

You can buy land in florida

[@JasonE503]

Looking to move here this coming June! If anyone has any tips or contacts for a fellow Marine Corps Veteran, please contact me!

[@HomeGuyWaco]

Hey Jason, thanks for reaching out. My Waco relocation guide can be found here: homeguywaco.lpages.co/waco-relocation-guide/ Or shoot me a email. [e-mail] . I'd be happy to help in any way I can.

[@itosorto351]

Thank you for the information I am thinking of moving there in a couple years, I will like to buy a nice ranch 20 to 50 acres, this really helps a lot

[@HomeGuyWaco]

Thanks, Let me know if there is any more information that you need as the time draws nearer.

[@ree33kid2nd5]

I live in waco but not that bad

[@MrPipe60]

Nice video 😂❤

[@frederickfulcher2275]

I thought I was going to be disappointed by hearing you make up some dirty little secret about Waco. However you flipped the script I can trust it because I’m a die- hard, long time fan of Chip and Joanna !

[@HomeGuyWaco]

Frederick, Thanks for the comment. I enjoyed doing that video. Waco really is a great place to raise a family.

[@Peaceful-resistance1]

🤮 Nice to know you idolize those who have helped ruin what Waco once was... In the pursuit of endless amounts of 💰 avarice is now extolled as a virtue.

[@KataliaMeiri]

Hmm, prices are going up. It’s why I’m getting out.

[@HomeGuyWaco]

Sadly the prices are going up across the country. Here in McLennan County they are not rising as fast as somewhere like Austin or Dallas. Their increases are 2x to 3x what we are seeing here.

[@El_Gato718]

Blame it on California lol

[@Peaceful-resistance1]

My friend did a nice addition on his home there. When the Tax man revalued his property His property taxes went up to $6000 annual. That's $500 a month! This was 15 years ago+

[@welcometooyoutubefolks9836]

Don't forget the High crime rate in waco! Live here for 27 years. Very very low income for average working jobs.

[@spiritsaiyan5521]

You don't need a high paying job to live in waco

[@welcometooyoutubefolks9836]

True. Born and raised in waco. I guess I am just tired of living in waco. BAYLOR is just over ruling waco! Anywhere you look BAYLOR!

[@Peaceful-resistance1]

You nailed it. Waco has been totally Gentrafied... A town for rich folks

[@hectorraigosa7149]

Been looking at Robinson, Gainesville and surrounding communities.. ive read waco crime is more than other areas there. I'm doing research on demographics..careless about political beliefs.. I just don't want be looked differently being of mix nationality

[@HomeGuyWaco]

Drop me an email: [e-mail] I'd be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.

[@ryaandnice]

The whole cheap housing thing hasn't aged well. Here in 2022 Waco got pricey!!!

[@HomeGuyWaco]

Certain areas around Waco have more than others.. But our prices haven’t risen nearly as sharply as other parts of TX. Housing prices are going up nationwide. Hopefully at some point it will level off or employers will pay a better wage for people to afford to buy a home. Rents have risen as well.

[@ryaandnice]

@@HomeGuyWaco Ho! Thanks for replying sir. Me and my family of 5 are looking hard at Waco, seems like a great fit. Can you comment the High Schools? We have three we have to get through. Yes I am a northerner moving south - but don't worry, I love Jesus, freedom, BBQ and sunshine, so we are just looking for our tribe.

[@Peaceful-resistance1]

@@ryaandnice You will definitely want private schools, Waco ISD would be the last place I'd want my children to attend...

[@joshbanker8743]

@@ryaandnice better respect it.

[@mandrews1192]

I'd like to move to waco

[@karenr.3597]

Hmmm, Living in Waco....I was Born here, my ,Family has been in Waco since the 1950's, so I know what I'm talking about here in Waco. The LITTER problem here is terrible....ppl "don't know what a TRASH CAN is for!! They use other peoples yards, business's as a trashcan.....not a Day goes by that I have to pick up trash off my Yard. The STREETS here need re-paving, not patched. The Road I live on, which is heavy traffic due to a college, is so bad that weeds are growing in the cracks, one side is higher then the other...awful, and very hard on your car. Our city leaders are more concerned with the outside appearance, they forgot we need to work on the inside appearance.1st Property Taxes....omg, don't get me started....the word crooks come to mind. Waco used to be a Friendly, Clean, God Fearing Town....I miss that!! God Bless✝

[@HomeGuyWaco]

Thanks Karen. Unfortunately the trash thing is not just a Waco exclusive. I drive around a bunch and see the same issue in many cities through out TX. I've noticed over the years the amount of trash cans in public spaces have been dwindling as well. Growing up I remember when trash cans could be found outside of nearly every business. Now they are becoming fewer and farther between. Our brokerage has partnered with Keep Waco Beautiful to clean parts of Cameron Park for the residence of Waco to be able to enjoy the area. Maybe reach out to them about your part of town and maybe a crew can be put together to help out in your neighborhood.

[@Peaceful-resistance1]

So TRUE! Born and lived in Waco 1956 - 2006. It's all been downhill since Magnolia mania took over... Gentrification, High property taxes, Lots and lots of Noise, highway, air traffic, and last but not least the cursed Rocket Engine expierments carried on nearby (McGregor/ Elon's Dragon Engines rattle your nerves so bad you can't even digest properly. That's why I got out when the getting was good ✌😎 The only thing missed there are old friends. Family is all that keeps them tied there. Glad I put Waco in my rearview mirror after 50 years and 4 generations. Adios pueblo loco

[@rolandomendez2494]

You posted the same day when I already move here.

[@HomeGuyWaco]

Welcome to the area.

[@squashhead1374]

Dude you didn’t even mention Chip and Joanna Gaines.

[@HomeGuyWaco]

I did make a reference to their "reclaimed farm buildings" but you're correct, I did not mention them by name.

[@greedylittleduck1256]

Ughhh 😝 Please let's not

[@haileyjayden7640]

Because they don’t make up waco. We were something before they came and made this a tourist town.

[@HomeGuyWaco]

Well there might be a problem with that. But it is understood.

[@A.Hendricks369]

You're out of you're element Donny!!

[@useruser12-]

Thanks

[@aperez6775]

Took me 3 minutes to get it...

[@mondon8t3r]

Same 😂

[@SonnyGTA]

I see what you did here. 😀

[@J-Rod411]

Quit telling everybody! Before u know it we will be overcrowded!!!🤫🤫🤫

[@HomeGuyWaco]

Jarrod, they are coming. Time to embrace the growth and all the new things that go with it.

[@nunyabizniss3131]

This...I hate it..they get here and complain how boring it is yet here they are 🙄

[@tishreni5183]

@@nunyabizniss3131 We can't afford to live in LA anymore..expect Californian to arrive asap!

[@Peaceful-resistance1]

These guys don't care about ruining Waco, they only care about more money 💰! The vultures will just fly to the next opportunity when this one is done.

[@Peaceful-resistance1]

@@HomeGuyWaco Embrace growth! You mean when it profits you...🤮

[@patriciamcsorley5314]

I just want a shack to call my own.😁

[@HomeGuyWaco]

Looking for a shack and need some assistance? Reach out via info I've provided in the description and I'll be glad to help.

[@wAlctel]

Lol let's keep it a secret Bud!

[@HomeGuyWaco]

9029w Alctel I’m afraid the wave is still coming.

[@tsnovak20]

I just wanna have a nice house near the lake and not pay crazy amount of money for that

[@lincolnguy1483]

Know Waco quite well and although it has changed a slight bit for the better, it is very much still a crime plagued cesspool. Plus, typical of north and central Texas towns it does not offer any interesting geography or history.

[@beachmum4758]

If you don't like Tourists, don't move to Galveston.

[@JustMe-mn4gr]

Fleeing the left coast if I get mandate-fired. Do you think I'd be welcome there? You know, being one of the unclean? Or being someone coming in with left coast plates? At least I will add to the red, not the blue there. I want to homestead - meaning grow as much of my own food as possible and preferably go off grid whenever possible. Just need a few acres where zoning/codes allow it. So I'd be looking somewhere outside Waco. After watching some Hurricane Harvey videos, I know I don't want to be near Houston. But toward the eastern border might work?

[@HomeGuyWaco]

Yes you would be welcome here.

[@Peaceful-resistance1]

You would be welcome by those who profit from your move, but not allowed to live off grid. That's illegal in Mclennan county.

[@txnmia8613]

Oh you poor aggrieved patriot 🤣🤣

[@cargotrailereric6738]

I 35 and loop both suck

[@ddmantx]

Yes, the loop has gotten crowded as I-35 has been reduced to 2 lanes.

[@melvinwilliams4332]

any nice club there

[@HomeGuyWaco]

Melvin, I am of an age that the club scene passed me a few years ago. Being a college town most of the clubs or hang outs seem to gear themselves toward the younger demographic.

[@samuelhendrickson7396]

Sounds like heaven to me!

[@txnmia8613]

Too many religious extremists in Waco. That's an excellent reason not to move there.

[@wades2132]

Crazy property taxes. COVID hotspot.

[@m.miller2374]

And bible thumping prophet in a gun battle

[@ryaandnice]

Meh. Middle of the road compared to southeast PA. Question is: what do you get for the taxes? Are you getting decent schools?

[@Peaceful-resistance1]

@@ryaandnice Waco ISD is a joke, that's what you get for extremely high property taxes. Nothing new to see here, just same old bull.

[@RT-yv5qj]

NO. LEAVE.

[@HomeGuyWaco]

A T, They are coming in droves and stopping anywhere along the I-35 corridor from San Antonio to Dallas. I tend to like living here in Waco. Besides with industry such as Amazon moving here I don't think many will be leaving anytime soon. More jobs = more people.

[@dallasspiritualreader1800]

The wrong place to live.

[@HomeGuyWaco]

Thank you for your perspective. Do you have property here you need to sell? We could use the inventory.

[@thomasgarner3689]

This guy dose not have a clue! Move to Waco it's nicer the 90% of over populated cities in Texas!

[@HomeGuyWaco]

Thomas if you watch the video you will see that’s what I discuss. I love living in Waco, for all the reason I point out.