Cost of Living in Pecan Acres, TX

Population 3,966 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

174
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Pecan Acres a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $532,000. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 13.0% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Located 15 miles northwest of Fort Worth, Pecan Acres falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 92% higher than Fort Worth's $277,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 174

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Pecan Acres

The median home value in Pecan Acres is $531,900 — 74% above the national median of $305,000. The median household income of $138,977/year is 86% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 13.0%, above the national average of 4.8%. Texas charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 77.4°F and lows of 56.3°F. Overall, Pecan Acres has a cost of living index of 174 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 74% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$531,900
74% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$377,208
Zillow ZHVI
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$766
1 BR
$811
2 BR
$981
3 BR
$1,307
4 BR
$1,509
Owner-occupied 90.9%
Renter-occupied 9.1%

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
40.2 min
49% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
20.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
70.4%
Carpooled
6.0%
Walked
1.6%
Work from home
20.4%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 8.2%
State rate 6.3%
Avg local rate 1.9%
Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$138,977
86% above avg
Per Capita Income
$70,265
Unemployment Rate
13.0%
170% above avg
Poverty Rate
14.1%
Labor Force Participation
60.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 25.1%
Graduate degree 16.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.9
Male median age 40.7
Female median age 41.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
77.4°F
Avg Low
56.3°F
Annual Precip
36.6"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 576269778493979789796759
Low °F 364048556473767668564638
Precip" 1.942.232.873.984.104.052.422.803.174.062.512.48

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 57 — Moderate
27.1%
Good air days/yr
172
Max AQI recorded
239
PM2.5 days
122
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Pecan Acres, TX?

Pecan Acres has a cost index of 174 (100 = national average). It is 74% above the national average.

What is the average home price in Pecan Acres?

The median home value in Pecan Acres is $531,900 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Pecan Acres?

The median household income in Pecan Acres is $138,977 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Pecan Acres, TX?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Pecan Acres is 8.2%. Texas has no state income tax.

Is Pecan Acres, TX affordable?

Pecan Acres is above average in cost of living, with an index of 174 — about 74% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Pecan Acres?

Pecan Acres has average high temperatures of 77.4°F and average lows of 56.3°F. Annual precipitation is 36.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Pecan Acres at a Glance

Population
3,966
Median Income
$138,977
Home Value
$531,900
Unemployment
13.0%
Avg High Temp
77.4°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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