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Waco-Area Farm Town

About Riesel, TX

Riesel is a small McLennan County city southeast of Waco, a former cotton-gin and railroad community along State Highway 6.

Riesel is a city in McLennan County, Texas, situated in the Blackland Prairie farming country of Central Texas, about 14 miles southeast of Waco. It is part of the Waco metropolitan statistical area, and its 2020 population was 1,062, a modest increase from 1,007 a decade earlier. The city sits at the intersection of State Highway 6 and Farm Road 1860, along the Missouri Pacific Railroad, which has shaped its layout and history. The community's origins are agricultural and railroad-centered. During the region's railroad expansion, the Houston and Texas Central Railway built a section-house known as Roddy on the site around 1880, and by the 1890s Riesel had grown up around a cotton gin beside the tracks—a pattern common to small Texas towns of the era. Farming and ranching have remained the backbone of the local economy ever since, with cotton, grain, and livestock defining the surrounding landscape. Riesel functions today as a compact, low-density community where most residents own their homes. The Riesel Independent School District, based in the city, operates two campuses and serves roughly 650 students, with a small portion of its territory extending into neighboring Falls County, making the schools a focal point of local life. The town's streets are quiet and residential, with the school, churches, and a small commercial core along State Highway 6 providing the community's anchors. The city's appeal is straightforward: a quiet, affordable small town with strong agricultural character and quick access to Waco's employment, shopping, education, and medical facilities via State Highway 6. Its position on the highway and rail corridor gives residents an easy connection to the wider metro while the surrounding prairie keeps the setting distinctly rural. Riesel suits those who want space, a close-knit community, and a slower pace within a short drive of a regional center.

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What county is Riesel, Texas in?

Riesel is located in McLennan County, Texas, in the central part of the state. It sits about 14 miles southeast of Waco and is part of the Waco metropolitan statistical area.

What is the population of Riesel, Texas?

Riesel's population was 1,062 at the 2020 census, up slightly from 1,007 in 2010. It is a small city with a suburban-rural mix, and most of its residents own their homes rather than rent.

What is the history of Riesel, Texas?

Riesel began in the 1890s as a cotton gin beside a railroad track, after the Houston and Texas Central Railway built a section-house called Roddy on the site around 1880. Farming and ranching have remained central to the local economy.

What school district serves Riesel?

Riesel is served by the Riesel Independent School District, a small rural district based in the city. The district operates two campuses and enrolls roughly 650 students, with a portion of its territory extending into neighboring Falls County.

How do you get to Riesel, Texas?

Riesel sits at the intersection of State Highway 6 and Farm Road 1860, on the Missouri Pacific Railroad. State Highway 6 connects the city to Waco, about 14 miles northwest, and continues south toward Marlin.

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About Riesel

Real Estate & Housing

Housing in Riesel reflects its small-town, agricultural setting, with a mix of modest single-family homes in town, older farmhouses, and rural acreage on the outskirts. Lot sizes are generally generous, and the surrounding countryside offers parcels suited to farming, ranching, or simply room to spread out. Development is low-density, with little large-scale subdivision activity, and inventory skews toward resale homes and land rather than new construction volume. The market is value-oriented compared with Waco and other Texas metros, appealing to first-time buyers, families, and those seeking a quieter rural base with easy highway access to the city.

Neighborhoods

Lifestyle in Riesel

Riesel offers a quiet, small-town lifestyle with a strong agricultural identity and close ties to nearby Waco. Daily life is unhurried, centered on the local school, churches, and the farming and ranching that define the surrounding countryside. Residents own their homes at a high rate, and the community's suburban-rural mix means neighbors know one another while still enjoying space and privacy. Shopping, medical care, higher education, and entertainment are a short drive away in Waco, giving residents the benefits of a small town with metro conveniences nearby. It suits families, retirees, and those seeking a lower-cost, community-oriented base in Central Texas.

Schools & Education

Riesel is served by the Riesel Independent School District, a small rural district based in the city. The district operates two campuses and enrolls roughly 650 students, spanning elementary through high school, with a portion of its territory extending into neighboring Falls County. The small scale of the district fosters close relationships between families and staff, and the school system functions as a central part of community life. Families moving to the area should note that the district's rural reach can mean longer bus routes from outlying homes. Higher education and specialized programs are available nearby in Waco, including Baylor University and McLennan Community College.

Getting Around

Riesel sits at the intersection of State Highway 6 and Farm Road 1860, on the Missouri Pacific Railroad line. State Highway 6 is the community's principal route, connecting northwest to Waco about 14 miles away and south toward Marlin, making it a practical corridor for commuters and regional travel. The city is automobile-dependent, with no fixed-route transit service, and daily errands beyond the basics typically involve a drive into Waco or nearby Mart and Marlin. The railroad that helped found the town remains an active part of the local landscape, though passenger travel is served by road and the Waco area's regional airport.

Parks & Recreation

Recreation around Riesel is rooted in the rural Central Texas landscape, with hunting, fishing, and outdoor pursuits common on the surrounding farmland and along the area's creeks and the nearby Brazos River. The city's small parks and school facilities provide local gathering and play spaces, while the larger recreational amenities of Waco—including Lake Waco, Cameron Park, and the city's trail system along the Brazos—are a short drive to the northwest. The rolling Blackland Prairie also lends itself to scenic drives and rural cycling, and Waco's museums, sports, and cultural venues extend entertainment options within easy reach of the community.

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payments Median Sale Price $259,000 +10.2%
square_foot Price per Sq Ft $155
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Houses in Riesel, TX

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10135 Divine Breeze
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10135 Divine Breeze
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8115 Narrow Brook Way
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1202 CENTER
$2,400 New
1202 CENTER
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  • 1,536 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 2.5 baths
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10520 RAINBOW FRST
$2,345 Price Change
10520 RAINBOW FRST
Converse, TX 78109
  • 2,203 sqft
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519 Myra Lou Avenue
$175,000 For Sale
519 Myra Lou Avenue
Copperas Cove, TX 76522
  • 1,503 sqft
  • 3 beds
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  • 621794
122 Dan Moody Trail
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122 Dan Moody Trail
Georgetown, TX 78633
  • 1,895 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 6721942
10818 Monterey Pike
$2,300 New
10818 Monterey Pike
Converse, TX 78109
  • 2,541 sqft
  • 5 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 2011248
423 NORTHRIDGE DR
$3,000 New
423 NORTHRIDGE DR
San Antonio, TX 78209
  • 1,893 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 2011249
10235 COYOTE RUN
$364,900 New
10235 COYOTE RUN
San Antonio, TX 78254
  • 1,931 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 2009215
4006 BRETTON RDG
$159,000 New
4006 BRETTON RDG
San Antonio, TX 78217
  • 1,126 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 2011250
20443 Fire Stone
$1,755 New
20443 Fire Stone
San Antonio, TX 78264
  • 1,625 sqft
  • 4 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 2011247
2712 Hearthsong Loop
$339,000 For Sale
2712 Hearthsong Loop
Round Rock, TX 78665
  • 1,634 sqft
  • 4 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1721206

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338 UNTERMAIER ST
$1,495 New
338 UNTERMAIER ST
New Braunfels, TX 78130
  • 1,380 sqft
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  • 2011228
2718 Old Field Dr #302
$249,777 New
2718 Old Field Dr #302
San Antonio, TX 78247
  • 1,327 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 2011210
1417 W OLMOS DR
$1,025 Price Change
1417 W OLMOS DR
San Antonio, TX 78201
  • 640 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 1991831
310 CREEKSIDE CURV
$1,595 New
310 CREEKSIDE CURV
New Braunfels, TX 78130
  • 1,430 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 2011189
13006 Trent St
$225,000 New
13006 Trent St
San Antonio, TX 78232
  • 1,158 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 2011183
7307 GOLF VISTA BLVD
$1,150 New
7307 GOLF VISTA BLVD
San Antonio, TX 78244
  • 1,024 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 2010058
4318 Avenue O Unit 1
$1,950 Pending
4318 Avenue O Unit 1
Galveston, TX 77550
  • 1,100 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 2009850
167 RICHTER LN
$795 New
167 RICHTER LN
New Braunfels, TX 78130
  • 560 sqft
  • 1 bed
  • 1 baths
  • 2011168
9213 SHADOW CREST DR Unit 9213
$1,195 New
9213 SHADOW CREST DR Unit 9213
Converse, TX 78109
  • 982 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 2011161
144 W Villaret Blvd Unit 108
$1,025 New
144 W Villaret Blvd Unit 108
San Antonio, TX 78221
  • 800 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 2011153
6414 Luglio Lane Unit 102
$1,295 Pending
6414 Luglio Lane Unit 102
San Antonio, TX 78233
  • 1,324 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 1972495
3945 Abbott Pass
$460,000 New
3945 Abbott Pass
St Hedwig, TX 78152
  • 2.5 baths
  • 2011127

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Condos in Riesel, TX

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6310 Melanzane Ave Unit 3
$1,295 New
6310 Melanzane Ave Unit 3
San Antonio, TX 78233
  • 1,260 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 2011254
17102 Crane Fly Drive #A
$2,100 For Rent
17102 Crane Fly Drive #A
Pflugerville, TX 78660
  • 2,112 sqft
  • 4 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 9137540
4208 Endurance Way
$8,500 For Rent
4208 Endurance Way
Austin, TX 78731
  • 3,717 sqft
  • 4 beds
  • 4 baths
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6423 Melissa Ann Unit 1206
$900 New
6423 Melissa Ann Unit 1206
San Antonio, TX 78249
  • 745 sqft
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2706 Observation Drive Unit 3
$1,199 New
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San Antonio, TX 78227
  • 758 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 2009347
2702 Observation Drive (front) Unit BLDG 1 #4
$1,099 New
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  • 552 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 2009346
514 FULTON AVE Unit 1
$1,075 New
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  • 954 sqft
  • 1 bed
  • 1 baths
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4119 Medical Dr. Unit 307C
$1,150 Price Change
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  • 865 sqft
  • 1 bed
  • 1 baths
  • 2009659
540 River Run Unit 214
$2,495 New
540 River Run Unit 214
New Braunfels, TX 78132
  • 1,183 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 2010174
11603 Ladera Vista Drive #11
$525,000 For Sale
11603 Ladera Vista Drive #11
Austin, TX 78759
  • 1,774 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 5652538
$270,000 For Sale
6804 Capital Of Texas Highway #311
Austin, TX 78759
  • 1,197 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 5791881
6507 SPRING LARK ST
$1,600 New
6507 SPRING LARK ST
San Antonio, TX 78249
  • 1,024 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 2011190

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