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Waxahachie, TX

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Centuries-old and modern sporting events in one college town!

Suburban Family-Friendly College Town Events Texas

Waxahachie is south of Dallas along Interstate 35E. This suburban city is a part of Ellis County, and it has been recognized as one of the “best places to live” in Texas. You can say it’s a pretty family-friendly location and the schools are highly rated.

In the town, residents are all about the festivals and events that take place in Waxahachie. The Scarborough Renaissance Festival is full of fun and medieval sorcery. Jousting tournaments, metalworking, and live theatre are some of the fun events you can expect at the festival.

Just outside your Waxahachie apartment, you’ll find a vast park system, ideal for long walks and recreational sports. Two colleges call this city home and you can too!

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Waxahachie, TX is $1,203 for a studio, $1,372 for one bedroom, $1,609 for two bedrooms, and $2,023 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Waxahachie has decreased by -1.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,372/month
735 Sq Ft
House
$2,902/month
2,079 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,125/month
1,282 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Waxahachie, TX

Transportation

34

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

34

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Margaret L Felty Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

570 Students

7
out of 10

Dunaway Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

454 Students

5
out of 10

Wedgeworth Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

702 Students

4
out of 10

Oliver E Clift Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

549 Students

4
out of 10

Northside Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

523 Students

4
out of 10

Evelyn Love Coleman J H

Public

Grades 6-8

829 Students

6
out of 10

Waxahachie High School

Public

Grades 8-12

2,963 Students

5
out of 10

Eddie Finley Sr J H

Public

Grades 6-8

816 Students

5
out of 10

Robbie E Howard J H

Public

Grades 6-8

758 Students

5
out of 10

Waxahachie Global High School

Public

Grades 9-12

412 Students

9
out of 10

Waxahachie High School

Public

Grades 8-12

2,963 Students

5
out of 10

Waxahachie High School Of Choice

Public

Grades 11-12

40 Students

4
out of 10

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.