Waco, GA

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Population
609
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,394 ft
Median Home Value
$158,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$930/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$38,393
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Tucked into western Georgia just minutes from the Alabama border, Waco offers a quiet, slow-paced lifestyle with plenty of open space. Bordered by the neighboring town of Bremen, this Haralson County community originally grew around the local railroad and timber trades in the late 1800s. Today, it maintains a relaxed rural charm, making it an appealing spot for anyone looking for room to breathe while staying settled in a friendly southern community.

Day-to-day life here revolves around quiet neighborhoods and local traditions, including the town's annual Fall Festival every September. Waco is also home to a campus of West Georgia Technical College, giving residents easy access to hands-on career training and higher education close to home. With Interstate 20 running right by town, you can commute into metro Atlanta in about an hour, while neighboring Bremen and Carrollton handle your everyday grocery runs, dining, and medical needs.

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