The Town FilesBeverly Hills, Texas
City in McLennan County · population 1,878 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $156,700
- Household income
- $47,313
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 36.6
Beverly Hills is a city of 1,878 people in McLennan County, Texas. The median home is worth $156,700, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more vibrant than 99% of Texas towns, more walkable than 95% of Texas towns, better for first-time buyers than 95% of Texas towns.
How Beverly Hills ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Beverly Hills is worth $156,700, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $47,313, which is more affordable than 36% of Texas towns. Median rent is $942 a month. 65.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Beverly Hills | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $156,700 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $942 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $47,313 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 65.9% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1959 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Beverly Hills
| People | Beverly Hills | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.6 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.2% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 25.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.4% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.5% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 4.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 21.1% | — |
| Work from home | 6.9% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 16.8 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.4% | 89.2% |
Weather in Beverly Hills
July highs average 94.5°F and January lows 35.7°F. About 37.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 108 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 38 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Beverly Hills since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on May 11, 1953 about 1.9 miles from the town center and killed 114. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 114 deaths and 606 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 26, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 135 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on April 26, 2023.
Severe weather in McLennan County since 1996
McLennan County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
| May 29, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4223: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in McLennan County
McLennan County had 122,697 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,387 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Beverly Hills itself the ACS puts it at 1.9%.
Public schools in Beverly Hills
1 public school with 606 students, about 15.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| HARMONY SCHOOL OF INNOVATION - WACO (charter) | 6-12 | 606 | 15.9 |
Towns near Beverly Hills
- Waco, TX3.2 mi · 138,486 people · home $221,700
- Woodway, TX4.7 mi · 9,383 people · home $370,500
- Robinson, TX5.3 mi · 12,443 people · home $302,200
- Hewitt, TX5.4 mi · 16,026 people · home $273,300
- Bellmead, TX6.8 mi · 10,494 people · home $155,100
- Lacy-Lakeview, TX8.1 mi · 6,988 people · home $160,600
- Willow Grove, TX8.6 mi · 2,082 people · home $269,600
- Lorena, TX10.1 mi · 1,785 people · home $281,000
Beverly Hills questions
Is Beverly Hills, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Beverly Hills scores better for retirees than 8% of Texas towns and quieter than 8%. 15.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.6).
How much does a house cost in Beverly Hills?
The median owner-occupied home in Beverly Hills is valued at $156,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $47,313, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $942 a month.
What is the weather like in Beverly Hills?
July highs average 94.5°F and January lows 35.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Beverly Hills get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Beverly Hills since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on May 11, 1953. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)