Moving to Bruceville-Eddy, TX

Thinking about moving to Bruceville-Eddy, Texas? This small Central Texas city offers quiet, small-town living with quick access to the Waco and Temple areas. Here’s what to know about the community and a practical checklist for settling in.

Why people choose Bruceville-Eddy

  • Location, location: right on Interstate 35, about 18 miles south of Waco and 20 miles north of Temple — an easy commute to Central Texas jobs, hospitals, universities, and shopping.
  • Small-town feel: a community of roughly 1,400 residents with a rural, family-oriented character.
  • Its own school district: the Bruceville-Eddy ISD serves local families from elementary through high school.
  • Room to breathe: countryside, nearby lakes and state parks, and the outdoors close at hand.

The basics

Bruceville-Eddy sits in McLennan and Falls counties and uses ZIP codes 76524 (Eddy) and 76630 (Bruceville), in the 254 area code. For a fuller snapshot of population, location, and history, see our About Bruceville-Eddy page.

Housing & cost of living

Housing in the area ranges from established homes in town to rural properties and acreage in the surrounding countryside. As a small Texas town outside the immediate Waco city limits, the cost of living tends to be lower than in larger metros, though prices vary with the market. Texas has no state income tax; property taxes and local rates are set by the City, county, and school district. Check current listings and confirm the tax rate for your specific address.

Getting set up — a move-in checklist

  1. Water & trash: set up service at City Hall (144 Wilcox Drive, Eddy, TX 76524).
  2. Electricity: find your provider (Heart of Texas Electric Cooperative or an Oncor-area retail provider) — see our utilities guide.
  3. Propane/gas & internet: arrange delivery and pick an internet provider that serves your street.
  4. Schools: enroll students with Bruceville-Eddy ISD (documents and dates at beisd.net).
  5. Update your address with USPS, the DMV, and voter registration; register to vote at your new county.
  6. Permits: planning to build or fence? See building permits.

Life around town

Everyday errands and larger shopping, dining, and medical care are a short drive up or down I-35 in Waco and Temple, while the countryside, parks and lakes nearby give you plenty to do outdoors. It’s the kind of place where you can enjoy a slower pace without giving up big-city amenities.

Related pages: About · Utilities · Schools · City Hall · Parks.

MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL The City of Bruceville-Eddy is governed by the rules and regulations pertaining to a class A general law city as outlined in the Texas Local Government Code. Municipal elections are held annually in November and council members are elected to two year terms. City Council meetings are held every 2nd Thursday of each month at 6...

CITY ADMINISTRATOR Welcome to the City of Bruceville-Eddy. It’s an honor to be the City Administrator for this small, but proactive city. With the IH 35 expansion project getting ready to start, our small town has a wonderful opportunity to expand with it. Some of the duties performed by the City Administrator include: Plans, organizes and d...