Living and Working in Waller Texas

Date posted: Jun 01, 2021   Author: Daikin North America   Category: Working in Waller Texas

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Waller, Texas is a small hometown type of city just 41 miles northwest of Houston downtown. Waller is a great place to start a new career and raise your family. It's also a growing community. The population was 2,326 per the 2010 US census. And just two years ago it increased to 3,124 at the 2019 American Community Survey.  Many call Waller home because of it's close proximity to Cypress and to the Houston metro area.  Keep reading to know more about living and working in Waller Texas. 

Cost of Living in Waller County, Texas

The cost of living in Waller is lower than the national average.  And the median home price is just $203,000. There are also plenty of apartments and rental homes available if you are not ready to buy a home yet. If you are considering a move to Waller you can check out cost of living comparisons on websites like salary.com or https://www.bestplaces.net/cost-of-living/


Businesses in Waller Texas

There are already many businesses in Waller and more companies are moving in.  But we are the largest employer with thousands of employees working in Waller.  Just check out our manufacturing facility in Waller, the Daikin Texas Technology Park.


The Daikin Texas Technology Park allows Daikin to consolidate manufacturing, engineering, logistics, marketing and sales for Goodman®, Amana® and Daikin brand unitary heating and air conditioning products in one location.


As you can see it is a great facility to work at and we are hiring. In fact, we currently have many job openings in Waller, TX. for both entry level and more seasoned positions.


If you are looking for a great job in Waller just check out some of our top jobs opportunities at Daikin. To see all the job opportunities we have at Daikin click here.


If you would like to know what other business are in Waller, please visit the Waller Chamber of Commerce website.


Waller Schools

Waller is a great city for kids. There are five elementary schools, two junior highs and one high school in Waller. Waller High SchoolWaller Junior HighW.C. Schultz Junior HighFields Store ElementaryI.T. Holleman ElementaryH.T. Jones ElementaryRoberts Road Elementary; and E. Turlington Elementary


Waller High School serves ninth through twelfth grade. Their academic program is designed to accommodate a wide variety of learning styles and interests common to a diversified student population. And program highlights include Dual Credit and Advance Placement courses. In addition, they offer Tech-Prep School-To-Work programs, and articulation agreements with the Lone Star College System.


Supporting education and the surrounding community are high priorities at Daikin.

 

Scholarships

Sharing in the belief that education is the key to progress, development, and economic growth, Daikin, the world’s leading manufacturer of HVAC systems, and the Waller Area Chamber of Commerce have developed a partnership to increase awareness about the need for more math and science graduates.


The scholarship program serves students pursuing careers in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Learn more about this scholarship here.


The Homestay Program

Through the Homestay Program, Waller High School students and a teacher chaperone live with Daikin families overseas in Osaka, where they have the opportunity to learn more about Daikin and experience the culture first-hand. The Homestay Program offers a unique learning experience and cultural bridge to Japan for Waller High School students.

 

Things to Do In and Near Waller

If you are an outdoor enthusiast, there are plenty of parks and lakes in and close to Waller.  Hockley Park is great for hiking, picnics or just a day with the family. 

You can find a variety of casual restaurants in Waller from BBQ to Seafood, and many more dinning and shopping options are minutes away in the Cypress area. The area offers everything you will need, from healthcare, shopping, church, education and entertainment

And of course, Houston is a hop, skip, and a jump away which of course has everything you can dream of from museums, theme and water parks, major sporting events, concerts, shopping malls and more!


The Daikin Family of Brands

As part of our family of brands, Goodman, Amana and Daikin, our employees have incredible opportunity to grow.  With tons of training and mentorship opportunities you can truly make it a lifelong career with us and Waller is a great city to do it in.