McGregor Industrial Park

Wecome to McGregor Industrial Park

Central Texas’ Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing Hub

The McGregor Industrial Park represents one of the most specialized and strategically significant industrial hubs in Central Texas. Located approximately 15–20 miles southwest of Waco along Highway 84, McGregor has emerged as a center for aerospace testing, advanced manufacturing, and precision engineering. TCovering over 10,000 acres in Central Texas, it is one of the region's largest industrial parks.

SpaceX’s Rocket Development and Test Facility, located just outside the city, plays a critical role in the regions economy. The facility focuses on:

• Rocket engine testing
• Research and development
• Propulsion system validation
• Advanced aerospace engineering

SpaceX’s presence in McGregor has significantly elevated the region’s industrial profile, attracting attention from manufacturers, suppliers, and engineering firms. This has created a ripple effect across the local economy, supporting growth in:

• Fabrication and machining
• Industrial services
• Equipment manufacturing
• Engineering and testing

The result is an emerging aerospace cluster within a traditionally manufacturing-focused region. This influence extends beyond McGregor into the broader Waco region, strengthening Central Texas’ role in the aerospace and defense sectors.

The McGregor Industrial Park also supports: packaging, materials and manufacturing, construction, transportation and warehousing, as well as industrial service firms. 

Infrastructure and Accessibility

The McGregor Industrial Park offers strong regional connectivity:

• Located along Highway 84, connecting directly to Waco
• Quick access to Loop 340 (Highway 6) and Interstate 35 (I-35)
• Approximately:
  • 20 minutes to Waco
  • 90 minutes to Austin
  • 2 hours to Dallas–Fort Worth

This positioning allows businesses to benefit from proximity to a growing metro area while maintaining lower land and operating costs.

Sources

1. Waco Prospector – Labor Force Data https://www.wacoprospector.com
2. Waco Economic Development Corporation https://wacoeconomicdevelopment.com
3. Texas Workforce Commission – Regional Employment Data https://www.twc.texas.gov
4. SpaceX – McGregor Test Facility (public information and regional reporting)
5. U.S. Census Bureau – Waco MSA Data https://www.census.gov