In 1854, five families from Missouri forded the Brazos River and settled a place they called Chilton. Today, fewer than 1,500 people call it home, and the central Texas community sits on the plain 20 miles south of Waco. at the crossroads of U.S. Route 77 and Texas State Highway 7. A railroad station and shipping center gave the budding town a boost, and drillers attempted to strike oil during the “gusher age” a hundred years ago. The drills struck artesian wells instead, and Chilton’s population plummeted in the 1970s. Recent numbers reveal a slight uptick, but no one would mistake Chilton for a metropolis. “It’s quiet, rural small-town Texas,” says Beau Ballard, Realtor with Weichert Realtors. “There has been a little bit of development there. But no big changes.”
Chilton includes many homes with spacious yards.
Trees abound the yards of several residences in Chilton
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Making the grade at Chilton School
Students from Chilton and five surrounding communities attend Chilton School from pre-kindergarten through 12. The school is stationed on Durango Street in the central residential area and earns a Niche grade of B. The high school football team, the Chilton Pirates, takes on opponents at nearby Featherston Field. The stadium has a maximum capacity of 995 and draws in a significant percentage of the town's population on Friday nights in the fall.
Ranch-style homes and room to grow
Open fields and clutches of young trees border the roads leading into Chilton. Empty multi-acre lots primed for crops or livestock sell for $200,000 to $700,000. Sprawling front lawns roll toward ranch-style homes, most priced in the $150,000 to $300,000 range. Approaching the town center, ranch houses and shotgun-style homes sit closer to the road on smaller lots, and prices in this concentrated area trend slightly lower, around $100,000 to $150,000. The list of available inventory is short, consisting mainly of large tracts of land on the outskirts and fixer-uppers dating to the 1970s and ’80s.
Ranch brick homes can be found in Chilton.
Chilton residents enjoy being close to schools.
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From Chilton to Marlin on Highway 7
On weekdays, the Waco Transit System’s Waco/Marlin/Robinson bus route stops near the Chilton Fire Department to provide access to downtown Waco. Since this is a rural area, most residents use cars to get around, and it's easy to hop onto U.S. Route 77 for the 20-mile drive to Waco. Highway 7 bisects the area and paves the way to Marlin, the seat of Falls County, which lies 10 miles east. Most people who live in Chilton work in either Marlin or Waco.
Tex-Mex treasure at Pirates Shack
Chilton didn’t have many restaurants to begin with, but a 2007 fire decimated the few businesses that populated the town center. The road to Waco sees a lot of traffic for that reason, but there are still a couple of local options. Burgers, sandwiches and Tex-Mex dishes are available at Pirates Shack, a tiny takeout window peeking out from one of the houses along County Road. Things are a bit livelier in Marlin, with fast-food chains and takeout joints peppering both sides of the road through town. Ace Hardware, O’Reilly Auto Parts and the H-E-B grocery chain also have locations in Marlin.
Pirates Shack in Chilton is a walk away for many.
Chilton is close to Waco.
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Falls on the Brazos Park
About 12 miles southeast of Chilton, Falls on the Brazos Park offers riverside recreation and commemorates the area’s early settlers. The river only drops a few feet over the falls, so the water is usually calm enough for fishing. A boat launch provides direct access to the river for anglers trying to land the biggest catfish or largemouth bass. Birders spot bald eagles, pelicans and herons from the observation deck on the bank, and hiking paths reveal the area’s rugged beauty. Picnic pavilions flank the playground, which includes a merry-go-round and monkey bars. Camping is available for visitors who want to make a night or weekend of it, but recent visitor reviews say the park could use some upkeep.
Tornado risk in Texas
Chilton’s tornado risk is significantly higher than the U.S. average. While it’s still slightly lower than the Texas average, tornado watches and warnings are to be expected, particularly in the spring.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
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Demographics
Total Population
606
Median Age
36
Population under 18
29.4%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$39,499
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$68,435
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
57.4%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
11.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.4%
% Population in Labor Force
59.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
36''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
95°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
27/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
2/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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