Ideological Lean Ranking — Waco
Updated June 22, 2026
See how neighborhoods in Waco compare on ideological lean. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary. How ideological lean is measured →
Top Ideological Lean Neighborhoods — Ranked
#1
East Riverside9.5
Voting patterns and census indicators show a much more liberal political leaning here than the Waco average, according to iHuus data.
#2
Brook Oaks9.1
Voting patterns and census indicators in Brook Oaks reflect a much stronger liberal leaning than the typical Waco neighborhood, according to iHuus data.
#3
Carver9
Voting patterns and census indicators show a notably progressive political leaning, which is much more liberal than the Waco city average according to iHuus data.
#4
Sanger Heights8.1
#5
University7.8
#6
North Waco7.4
#7
Austin Avenue7.1
#8
Timbercrest6.9
#9
Dean Highland6.2
#10
Brookview6.2
Full Waco Ideological Lean Ranking
City average:4.79— scores above this beat the city average
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Riverside | 9.5 | #1 | +4.7 ↑ |
| Brook Oaks | 9.1 | #2 | +4.3 ↑ |
| Carver | 9 | #3 | +4.2 ↑ |
| Sanger Heights | 8.1 | #4 | +3.3 ↑ |
| University | 7.8 | #5 | +3.0 ↑ |
| North Waco | 7.4 | #6 | +2.6 ↑ |
| Austin Avenue | 7.1 | #7 | +2.3 ↑ |
| Timbercrest | 6.9 | #8 | +2.1 ↑ |
| Dean Highland | 6.2 | #9 | +1.4 ↑ |
| Brookview | 6.2 | #10 | +1.4 ↑ |
| Kendrick | 6.2 | #11 | +1.4 ↑ |
| Downtown | 5.8 | #12 | +1.0 ↑ |
| Heart of Texas | 5.4 | #13 | +0.6 ↑ |
| Alta Vista | 5.3 | #14 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Richland Hills | 4.9 | #15 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Oakwood | 4.6 | #16 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Landon Branch | 4.2 | #17 | -0.6 ↓ |
| Cedar Ridge | 4.1 | #18 | -0.7 ↓ |
| Baylor | 3.8 | #19 | -1.0 ↓ |
| Parkdale Viking Hills | 3.4 | #20 | -1.4 ↓ |
| Mountainview | 2.6 | #21 | -2.2 ↓ |
| North Lake Waco | 1.3 | #22 | -3.5 ↓ |
| West Waco | 1.2 | #23 | -3.6 ↓ |
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