Urban-Rural Index Ranking — Waco
Updated June 22, 2026
See how neighborhoods in Waco compare on urban-rural index. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary. How urban-rural index is measured →
Top Urban-Rural Index Neighborhoods — Ranked
Vast open fields, wooded areas, and river access define this area, which is significantly more rural than the Waco average. Residents will find minimal building density and large expanses of unmanaged land according to iHuus data.
Vast open spaces, woodlands, and industrial warehouses characterize this area, which maintains a higher level of undeveloped land than the Waco average. Residents will find a landscape defined by low building density and significant natural features like forests and river corridors.
Frequent open land and heavy tree cover provide a more secluded setting than most of Waco. Scattered homes and woodland areas create a low-density environment according to iHuus data.
Full Waco Urban-Rural Index Ranking
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Lake Waco | 9.1 | #1 | +1.9 ↑ |
| Timbercrest | 7.8 | #2 | +0.6 ↑ |
| Cedar Ridge | 7.7 | #3 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Carver | 7.5 | #4 | +0.3 ↑ |
| Mountainview | 7.5 | #5 | +0.3 ↑ |
| Alta Vista | 7.1 | #6 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Landon Branch | 7 | #7 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Oakwood | 7 | #8 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Parkdale Viking Hills | 7 | #9 | -0.2 ↓ |
| West Waco | 6.8 | #10 | -0.4 ↓ |
| North Waco | 6.8 | #11 | -0.4 ↓ |
| Brook Oaks | 6.7 | #12 | -0.5 ↓ |
| Kendrick | 6.6 | #13 | -0.6 ↓ |
| Austin Avenue | 6.5 | #14 | -0.7 ↓ |
| Baylor | 6.5 | #15 | -0.7 ↓ |
| Dean Highland | 6.5 | #16 | -0.7 ↓ |
| Brookview | 6.5 | #17 | -0.7 ↓ |
| Downtown | 6.5 | #18 | -0.7 ↓ |
| Sanger Heights | 6.5 | #19 | -0.7 ↓ |
| University | 6.5 | #20 | -0.7 ↓ |
| Heart of Texas | 6.5 | #21 | -0.7 ↓ |
| Richland Hills | 6.4 | #22 | -0.8 ↓ |
| East Riverside | 6.1 | #23 | -1.1 ↓ |
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