Mcgregor Real Estate

McGregor, TX Homes: Small-Town Charm Meets SpaceX Innovation


Want small-town charm with big-name neighbors? McGregor, Texas checks that box. This friendly city sits about 17 miles southwest of Waco on U.S. Highway 84, giving residents easy access to Waco's shopping, dining, and jobs while enjoying a quieter pace of life at home.

McGregor's story started in 1882, when the town sprang up where two railroads crossed. It was named for Dr. Gregor Carmichael McGregor, who gave land for the railroad to cross his property. The town grew fast as a shipping hub for crops and goods. During World War II, the U.S. Army built a large ordnance plant just outside town, and McGregor's population tripled almost overnight. After the war, that same site turned to rocket testing — and today it's home to SpaceX's rocket engine testing facility, making McGregor a name known well beyond Texas.

McGregor also has a fun claim to fame in home design: the Magnolia House, a Victorian home made famous on HGTV's Fixer Upper with Chip and Joanna Gaines, now welcomes guests as a bed and breakfast right in town.

Outdoor lovers will enjoy McGregor's five public parks, offering walking trails, ball fields, a splash pad, and even a nine-hole disc golf course at Amsler Park. Downtown McGregor is packed with charm, too — think antique shops, a cozy hometown cafe with homemade pie, and a cupcake shop famous for its wedding cake flavor. History buffs will also like being close to Mother Neff State Park, Texas's first state park, just a short drive away.

With small-town roots, big aerospace neighbors, and Waco just down the road, McGregor is a great pick for buyers who want peace and quiet without giving up city conveniences.

Mcgregor - Town vs. County Stats

Avg Price in Mcgregor: $460,800 / County Avg $409,200

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Avg Taxes in Mcgregor: $7,400 / County Avg $5,700

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Avg Sq. Ft. in Mcgregor: 2,021 / County Avg 1,991

102%

Avg Price per/sqft in Mcgregor:$228 / County Avg $206

111%

Avg Year Built in Mcgregor: 1995 / County Avg 1983

101%

Avg Days on Website in Mcgregor: 100 / County Avg 100

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