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Waller, TX
City in Waller County, Texas.
Population
3,108
Land area
6.1sq mi
People per sq mi
508
ZIP codes
0
Waller and its ZIP codes
Waller at a glance
- Waller is about 4.4 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $39,969 a year, 49% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $156,900 (45% below Texas) and median rent is $1,022 a month.
Local data for Waller, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Waller, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,969
Poverty rate
25.5%
Median home value
$156,900
Median rent
$1,022/mo
Homeownership
34.4%
Bachelor's or higher
14.6%
Median age
27.1
Average commute
31.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (719), Mexican Americans (566), Irish Americans (260).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Waller County. PPP loans are for Waller.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,956
27,947 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,028
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$412M
FY 2026, $7,249 per person
How people get to work
Waller, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.6%
- Carpooled10.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle1.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.1%
- Worked from home4.0%
Average one-way commute: 31.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Waller, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
163
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,927
11.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 41°F
43.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Waller, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.6%
U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.8%
U.S. 11.1% +7.7 pts
Cities near Waller
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie ViewCity | 3.1 mi | 7.4 |
| Pine IslandTown | 4.7 mi | 9.3 |
| HempsteadCity | 8.5 mi | 6.6 |
| StagecoachTown | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| Todd MissionCity | 16 mi | 2 |
| MagnoliaCity | 16 mi | 4.8 |
| PattisonCity | 16 mi | 3.5 |
| PinehurstCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 7.9 |
| PinebrookCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.7 |
| BrookshireCity | 19 mi | 4.3 |
| PlantersvilleCity | 19 mi | 2 |
| KatyCity | 20 mi | 15.3 |
| TomballCity | 20 mi | 13 |
| San FelipeTown | 20 mi | 8.4 |
| BellvilleCity | 20 mi | 2.7 |
| Brazos CountryCity | 22 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waller, TX in?
- Waller is in Waller County, Texas.
- What is the population of Waller, TX?
- About 3,108 people live in Waller, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waller?
- Nearby places include Prairie View (3.1 mi), Pine Island (4.7 mi), Hempstead (8.5 mi), Stagecoach (15 mi), Todd Mission (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023