Waco sits at the historic crossing of the Brazos River, in the heart of the Texas Triangle — one of the strongest economic regions in the U.S. Anchored by Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio, the Triangle spans 35 counties and four major metros, all within a three-hour drive of Waco.
4 Major Highways
4 International Airports within 3 hours
3 Regional & Local Airports
3 Rail Systems
8 Seaports within 280 miles
Waco is a vibrant, unified community that values its people. The region offers a high quality of life, with clean water and air, short commutes, strong neighborhoods, and some of the state's top school districts.
Greater Waco gives entrepreneurs and innovators the tools to launch and grow — from Start Up Waco to the resources of Baylor University. There’s a support system already here no matter the industry you’re building.
Because of the talent from area colleges and great quality of life, Greater Waco has a large population of young professionals. In fact, young adults from ages 25 - 34, make up the second-largest age group, providing Waco with the highly trained and talented workforce your business needs.
Labor Force: 400,000+
1.5% + Population growth per year
75,000 College students within 60 minutes