WacoTX Directory

Waco Neighborhoods

Objective, useful neighborhood profiles with housing context, location notes, nearby places, and internal links.

Brook Oaks
North-central Waco, near Cameron Park

Brook Oaks

Established north-central Waco neighborhood of early 20th-century homes perched above the Brazos River, adjacent to Cameron Park.

North-central Waco, near Cameron Park
Sanger Heights
North Waco, near Hillcrest Medical Center

Sanger Heights

Historic north Waco neighborhood of early 20th-century homes near Hillcrest Medical Center and Cameron Park.

North Waco, near Hillcrest Medical Center
Brazos Heights
Central Waco, east of Baylor along the Brazos River bluffs

Brazos Heights

Bluff-top central Waco neighborhood overlooking the Brazos River, adjacent to Baylor University.

Central Waco, east of Baylor along the Brazos River bluffs
Austin Avenue Historic District
Central Waco, along Austin Avenue north of Downtown

Austin Avenue Historic District

Waco's premier historic residential district of grand early 20th-century homes along Austin Avenue.

Central Waco, along Austin Avenue north of Downtown
North Waco
North of Downtown Waco, along N 19th Street and Lake Air Drive

North Waco

Established residential area north of Downtown with mid-century ranch homes and convenient central access.

North of Downtown Waco, along N 19th Street and Lake Air Drive
Bosqueville
Northwest Waco along the Bosque River

Bosqueville

Northwest Waco community along the Bosque River with larger lots, established homes, and its own school district.

Northwest Waco along the Bosque River
East Waco
East of the Brazos River and I-35, across from Downtown

East Waco

Historic east-side Waco neighborhood east of the Brazos River, undergoing revitalization near Magnolia and the riverfront.

East of the Brazos River and I-35, across from Downtown
Alta Vista
East-central Waco, east of I-35

Alta Vista

Established east-central Waco neighborhood of modest early 20th-century homes on quiet streets.

East-central Waco, east of I-35
Parkdale
South-central Waco, near Baylor and Downtown

Parkdale

South-central Waco neighborhood near Park Lake, with mid-century homes and quick access to Baylor and Downtown.

South-central Waco, near Baylor and Downtown
Downtown Waco
Central Waco, west of the Brazos River

Downtown Waco

Historic streets, independent dining, cultural landmarks, and an evolving urban core.

Central Waco, west of the Brazos River
Castle Heights
Central Waco

Castle Heights

A centrally located residential area known for established streets and distinctive homes.

Central Waco
Baylor
Southeast of Downtown Waco

Baylor

A lively university-adjacent area close to campus, the river, dining, and major attractions.

Southeast of Downtown Waco