Woodway is a city in McLennan County, Texas, on the western edge of the Waco metropolitan area, with a 2020 population of about 9,400. It is a quiet, primarily residential suburb whose residents largely commute into nearby Waco for work, shopping, and services. The community's history is relatively recent. It was incorporated as the Village of Woodway in 1955 and later became a city in 1973, growing steadily from about 1,200 residents in 1960 through the latter half of the twentieth century. Unlike many Texas towns, Woodway developed with almost no industrial or large commercial base; from the outset, it functioned as a bedroom community for Waco, a role it retains today. Woodway's identity is closely tied to its schools. Midway ISD, a public school district serving pre-K through 12th grade, is headquartered in the city, and Woodway Elementary School is located within its boundaries. That institutional anchor, combined with the city's leafy, low-density residential character, gives Woodway a distinctly family-oriented feel. Residents describe the community as offering a rural feel, with most owning their homes. The city's housing is dominated by detached single-family homes on tree-shaded lots, with a mix of established mid-century construction and newer development. Neighborhood parks and green space are woven through the residential streets, and Highway 84 provides a direct corridor into Waco. The city's growth reflects the broader Waco metropolitan area's expansion, yet it has retained the residential, unhurried character that distinguished it from its beginnings. Woodway suits households seeking a quiet, low-density setting with strong schools and a short commute — buyers who want a leafy, small-city feel while remaining minutes from Waco's healthcare, education, retail, and cultural amenities.