Pecan Grove, TX

Texas · Metropolitan Area

Pecan Grove is a small city in Texas with a population of 24,798. Residents earn $137,275 per year, which is 83% above the national average.

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
24,798 Population 2,991/sq mi density
$137,275 Median Income $53,786 per capita
$359,300 Home Value $395,137 Zillow
$1,833 Median Rent
71°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$137,275 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$359,300 home value, $1,833/mo rent
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $137,275
83% higher than US avg
Home Value $359,300
27% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 45.2%
34% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,833
58% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.7%
7% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.7%
25% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.7%
46% lower than US avg

How Pecan Grove Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population24,798
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density2,991/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 64%

Economy

A+
Median Income$137,275
Per Capita$53,786
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$49,615M
Commute37 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$359,300
Rent$1,833
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$395,137

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity29.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.6%
Heart Disease4.4%

Climate

Avg Temp71°F
AQI42 (Good)
Rain51.1 in/yr
Elevation82 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+45.2%
High School+95.2%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute37 min
Libraries15

Is Pecan Grove a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pecan Grove receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Pecan Grove stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pecan Grove is $137,275, which is significantly higher than the national average — 83% above $75,149. This places Pecan Grove among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pecan Grove is $359,300, 27% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,833 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 45.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Pecan Grove has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F. Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Pecan Grove has a population of 24,798 with a density of 2,991 people per square mile. The median age is 38.8 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (63.7%), with 1.2% Hispanic, 9.7% Black.

Population

24,798
Total Population
2,991
People / sq mi
38.8yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
8.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49%
Female 51%

Race & Ethnicity

Pecan Grove vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only77.8%
1% below US avg
Spanish22.2%
66% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Pecan Grove vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pecan Grove is $137,275, which is 83% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes.

Income: Pecan Grove vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$137,275
83% above US avg
Per Capita Income$53,786
Avg Weekly Wage$1,203
IRS Avg AGI$110,221

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.7%
46% below US avg
Establishments (County)18,369
County GDP$49,615M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,517
Healthcare2,621
Retail2,331
Manufacturing411

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,359
196% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.88%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time36.6 min
Work from Home14.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Pecan Grove is $359,300, 27% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,833 (58% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $395,137.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$359,300
27% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$395,137
Median List Price$509,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$509,500
$/Sq Ft$147
Homes Sold23
Sale-to-List Ratio97.0%
Price Drops29.3%
Inventory106

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,833
58% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,596

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedrooms$1,149
3 Bedrooms$1,497
4 Bedrooms$1,733

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,359
196% above US avg
Effective Rate2.88%
In Pecan Grove, 29.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 20.6% report depression. 21.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Pecan Grove vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.7%
7% below US avg
Diabetes9.4%
Heart Disease4.4%
High Blood Pressure28.9%
Asthma9.5%
COPD4.3%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.9%
Physical Inactivity21.1%
Depression20.6%
Mental Distress15.7%
Physical Distress10.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.5%
Checkup Rate73.7%
Premature Death5,310/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access89.5%
Healthcare Facilities2,621

Crime Rates: Pecan Grove vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)35
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Pecan Grove has an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation is 51.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average70.6°F
31% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall51.1 inches
35% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area8.3 sq mi (21.5 km²)
Population Density2,991/sq mi
Coordinates29.6236°N, 95.7319°W
County FIPS48157
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 45.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 1.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 47.9%
D 49.5%

Winner: Democrat by 1.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+45.2%
34% above US avg
High School+95.2%
School Test Score5.10
A+ Education Grade (4.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,991/sq mi
Total Area8.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries15
Healthcare Facilities2,621
Restaurants1,517
Retail Stores2,331

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)35
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute36.6 min
Work from Home14.9%

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