Town of Pecos, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Reeves County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
11,485 Population 380/sq mi density
$56,361 Median Income $23,533 per capita
$113,800 Home Value $180,842 Zillow
$986 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,361 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,800 home value, $986/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Town of Pecos, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,361
25% below
$23,533 per capita
Home Value
$113,800
60% below
Zillow: $180,842
Median Rent
$986/mo
15% below
28.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.2%
79% below
70.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
15.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How Town of Pecos Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Town of Pecos's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
75%
Home Value
40%
Rent
85%
Poverty
124%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
106%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Town of Pecos a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Town of Pecos residents earn a median household income of $56,361 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,533. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 500 business establishments, including 66 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Town of Pecos is $113,800 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,842. Median rent is $986/month, with 28.8% 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 1966.

Education

7.2% of adults in Town of Pecos hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 70.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Town of Pecos has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population11,485
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density380/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born20.2%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$56,361
Per Capita$23,533
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty15.4%
County GDP$14,272M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,547

Housing

A+
Home Value$113,800
Rent$986
Ownership76.3%
Zillow$180,842
Housing Units4,055
Rent Burden28.8%

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes14.9%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,008/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain10.1 in/yr
Elevation2,618 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.2%
High School+70.9%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score4.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute16 min
Broadband78.0%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Town of Pecos was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Midland International Air And Space Port (87 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
20.2% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.