Detailed Information about North Waco¶
Neighborhood Information¶
North Waco occupies ZIP code 76708 (primarily), which covers a broad swath of the city's north and northwest quadrant. The "North Waco" residential core — Provident Heights, the Near North Side, and the N. 25th Street corridor — is working-class to lower-middle-class in character. The northwest quadrant of Waco is consistently rated as the city's safest area by the Waco Police Department.
Crime Rates¶
ZIP 76708 falls within Waco's northwest quadrant, which law enforcement consistently identifies as the safest area of the city.
- Waco citywide violent crime: 426 per 100,000 residents (+18.6% above national average)
- Waco citywide property crime: 2,126 per 100,000 (+20.8% above national)
- Waco overall safety percentile: 14th nationally (safer than 14% of U.S. cities)
- 2025 citywide crime trend: Overall crime down 7.3% vs. 2024
The north/northwest quadrant of Waco outperforms the city average meaningfully. Residents describe the north side as generally quiet and residential, though pockets near the commercial corridor on N. 25th St. experience more activity.
For current data, see the Waco Police Department Crime Map.
Demographics¶
| Metric | ZIP 76708 | Waco City |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2024 est.) | ~30,000+ | ~149,600 |
| Median Age | ~31–34 years (est.) | 29.7 years |
| Median Household Income | ~$44,000–$52,000 (est.) | ~$54,365 |
Race / Ethnicity (ZIP 76708, approximate):
| Group | Share |
|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | ~45–50% |
| Black / African American | ~25–30% |
| Hispanic / Latino | ~18–22% |
| Other | ~3–5% |
Note: Demographic figures for 76708 are estimates based on available census tract data. The ZIP spans multiple distinct neighborhoods with varying racial compositions. Provident Heights skews somewhat more White and owner-occupied; blocks closer to the Elm Ave / Near North Side boundary are more predominantly African American.
Housing¶
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home sale price (North Waco area) | ~$170,000–$220,000 (2025–2026 est.) |
| Provident Heights (historic bungalows) | $200,000–$320,000 depending on renovation |
| Average rent (Waco 2025–2026) | $1,041–$1,341/month |
| Housing stock era | Primarily 1920s–1950s |
Housing stock: Dominated by Craftsman bungalows, foursquares, and modest wood-frame homes built primarily between 1920 and 1955. Provident Heights contains some of the best-preserved early 20th-century residential architecture in Waco. Much of the broader North Waco stock requires updating but offers strong value relative to newer western-suburb construction.
Note: North Waco has seen modest appreciation since Waco's broader tourism and real estate surge (2016–present), but remains among the more affordable inner-city neighborhoods. Craftsman homes with renovation potential are a recurring draw for value-oriented buyers.
Neighborhood Developments (2020–2025)¶
Historic Home Investment (Ongoing)¶
Waco's real estate renaissance has driven incremental reinvestment in Provident Heights and adjacent blocks, with buyers attracted to historic bungalow stock at prices well below comparable homes in Sanger Heights or Woodway.
N. 25th Street Corridor¶
The commercial corridor along N. 25th Street has seen modest business turnover and some new local investment, though it remains primarily an auto-services and neighborhood-retail corridor rather than a destination corridor.
City of Waco Neighborhood Engagement¶
North Waco is served by the City's active Neighborhood Engagement program, which supports neighborhood associations with small grants, cleanup events, and liaison services. The Provident Heights and North Waco neighborhood associations are both active participants.