At a Glance
Median Income
$102,403
$57,108 per capita
Home Value
$386,200
Zillow: $368,488
Median Rent
$2,117/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
43.5%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
18.2%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.7%
9.5% smoking rate
How Pecan Plantation Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pecan Plantation's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pecan Plantation a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pecan Plantation residents earn a median household income of $102,403 , which is 36% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $57,108. The unemployment rate stands at 18.2% (406% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,700 business establishments, including 139 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pecan Plantation is $386,200 , 37% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $368,488. Median rent is $2,117/month, with 27.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Education
43.5% of adults in Pecan Plantation hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% above the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pecan Plantation has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population6,539
Median Age63.2 yrs
Density880/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans14.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$102,403
Per Capita$57,108
Unemployment18.2%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$3,550M
Avg Weekly Wage$991
Housing
A+
Home Value$386,200
Rent$2,117
Ownership96.4%
Zillow$368,488
Housing Units2,916
Rent Burden27.8%
Health
Obesity30.7%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking9.5%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death9,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain34.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation720 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.5%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+18.8%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 17%
Commute49 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Pecan Plantation was built in 1997.
27.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Stephenville Clark Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
There are 139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.