Why you'd want to live in Waxahachie

Waxahachie continues to be an attractive area for developers and individuals to locate. Just a short drive from the Metroplex, Waxahachie also has a number of festivals and events throughout the year for residents and visitors to enjoy. In 1997, the Texas State Legislature designated Waxahachie as the “Crape Myrtle Capital of Texas.” Each summer, the city’s historic streets are lined with hundreds of beautiful pink crape myrtles in full bloom. Waxahachie’s year-round attractions and festivals include the Crossroads of Texas Film and Music Festival in April, Gingerbread Trail in June, Crape Myrtle Festival in July, Texas Country Reporter Festival in October and the World War II Reenactment in November which celebrates Veterans’ Day. December offers an array of activities with the Parade of Lights, Christmas Tour of Homes and Bethlehem Revisited. The current population is just over 41,000, with a healthy average growth rate of 3.7%. Waxahachie continues to benefit from its convenient location at the intersection of I-35 and US 287. via waxahachie.com