On the Western outskirts of Waco, you will find the communities of China Spring and Crawford. With combined populations in 2021 of approximately 2,200 people, both areas are significantly smaller in scale than the adjacent City of Waco. These two areas are often lumped together due to their proximity to one another and their similar ways of life, but they are still very much their own small towns.
CHINA SPRINGS & CRAWFORD
CENTRAL TEXAS CHARM IN GREATER WACO
If coming from Waco proper, the drive west will likely take you down Highway 6 where you split the difference and go left toward Crawford or right toward China Spring. Both towns are approximately a 25-minute drive from the heart of Waco. This makes for a short commute if you plan to work in town or even need the amenities the big city of Waco provides.
On the Western outskirts of Waco, you will find the communities of China Spring and Crawford. With combined populations in 2021 of approximately 2,200 people, both areas are significantly smaller in scale than the adjacent City of Waco. These two areas are often lumped together due to their proximity to one another and their similar ways of life, but they are still very much their own small towns.
A FAST-GROWING COMMUNITY
While these parts of the Greater Waco area are amongst the fastest growing when it comes to new residential construction, commercial business is still trying to catch up. Neither city is known for their shopping or restaurants, but each offers a unique perspective of less suburban living.
Crawford is home to the gorgeous, historical Tonkawa Falls which draws visitors and locals alike each year. China Spring lies just 10 minutes up the road from Waco Regional Airport allowing easy access to the one of three flights a day to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Each city has its own school district with China Spring reaching 4A in size, while Crawford remains sized only to 2A.
NEIGHBORHOODS
- Hills of Childress Creek – China Spring
- The Preserve – China Spring
- Austin Colony – China Spring
- Cougar Ridge – China Spring
- Rivers Crossing – China Spring
- Flat Rock Village – China Spring
- Foxborough – China Spring
- Copper Springs – China Spring
- Brentwood – China Spring
- Eagle Canyon Estates – China Spring
- Willow Moon Ranch – Crawford
- Three 17 River Oaks – Crawford
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
It’s a solid 20-30 minutes to get to the ends of these communities but you can expect little traffic and highway speed limits.
No HEB (though it’s been talked about coming forever) or any other main grocery to speak of.
China Spring is a 4A High School that recently won the State Championship in football. While it is larger than Robinson, Lorena, and McGregor – it still feels like more of a small rural community than when compared to Midway or Waco ISD. Crawford is considerably smaller being a 2A school with an above average rating and much more of a country school feel.
Griff’s in China Spring may look like a gas station, but the pancakes, catfish and country cooking are hard to beat. Tres Hermanos is a great mexican food option but other than that you have Sonic, McDonalds, Bush’s Chicken and that’s about it!
The Amsler Cafe is about all that Crawford has to offer food wise but the Chaney Brother’s Coffee Company is cute as can be!
- Baylor Scott & White Clinic
- Integrity Urgent Care
None that we know of!
- First Baptist China Spring
- Wellspring Church
- St. Phillip Catholic Church
- The Church at Tree Lake
- Journey Christian Community
- First United Methodist Crawford
- First Baptist Crawford
- Live Oak Baptist Church
- Perry Chapel United Methodist Church
Call Catia, Katie, or Austin to help you find a home in the China Spring/Crawford area.
Call Greg Glime if you are interested in opening a business in the China Spring/Crawford area.