Living in Waller County, Texas

Waller County is a county in Texas with a population of around 48,656, part of the Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX MSA metro area. The main communities are Hempstead, Prairie View, Brookshire.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,869/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $354K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 4.0%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings very warm winters (highs around 66°F) and very hot summers (highs around 92°F). The coast is 1-3 hours. Natural hazard risks include hurricane risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Waller County has young demographics, with a median age of 29 and a predominantly working-class population (21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Republican.