The Town FilesNew Waverly, Texas
City in Walker County · population 914 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $162,500
- Household income
- $48,137
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 31.9
New Waverly is a city of 914 people in Walker County, Texas. The median home is worth $162,500, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks hipper than 89% of Texas towns, quieter than 75% of Texas towns.
How New Waverly 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 New Waverly is worth $162,500, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $48,137, which is more affordable than 32% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,245 a month. 49.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | New Waverly | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $162,500 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,245 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $48,137 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 49.4% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in New Waverly
| People | New Waverly | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.2% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 28.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.9% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.2% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 6.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.3% | — |
| Work from home | 4.3% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 28.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.0% | 89.2% |
Weather in New Waverly
July highs average 92.2°F and January lows 39.3°F. About 51.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 96 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 17 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Waverly since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on December 12, 2015 about 3.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on December 12, 2015.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 26 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on April 18, 2020.
Severe weather in Walker County since 1996
Walker County has been included in 39 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
Jobs and pay in Walker County
Walker County had 26,314 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,613 a year. Unemployment was 4.6% in 2023; in New Waverly itself the ACS puts it at 10.2%.
Public schools in New Waverly
5 public schools with 1,102 students, about 12.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW WAVERLY H S | 9-12 | 330 | 11.0 |
| NEW WAVERLY EL | PK-3 | 301 | 13.1 |
| NEW WAVERLY J H | 6-8 | 258 | 15.2 |
| NEW WAVERLY INT | 4-5 | 177 | 14.8 |
| THOMAS BUZBEE VOCATIONAL SCHOOL (charter) | 9-12 | 36 | 5.1 |
Towns near New Waverly
- Willis, TX7.3 mi · 6,431 people · home $124,300
- Panorama Village, TX10.9 mi · 2,515 people · home $291,100
- Huntsville, TX11.9 mi · 45,941 people · home $236,600
- Conroe, TX14.6 mi · 89,956 people · home $309,600
- Cut and Shoot, TX16.3 mi · 1,087 people · home $237,000
- Montgomery, TX16.5 mi · 1,948 people · home $363,200
- Deerwood, TX18.9 mi · 1,745 people · home $69,000
- Coldspring, TX21.2 mi · 819 people · home $216,800
New Waverly questions
Is New Waverly, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New Waverly scores better for retirees than 65% of Texas towns and quieter than 75%. 11.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.9).
How much does a house cost in New Waverly?
The median owner-occupied home in New Waverly is valued at $162,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $48,137, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $1,245 a month.
What is the weather like in New Waverly?
July highs average 92.2°F and January lows 39.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does New Waverly get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Waverly since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on December 12, 2015. 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)