Cost of Living in Pecan Grove, TX

Population 24,798 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

126
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Pecan Grove is effectively a commuter community: the average resident spends 40 minutes each way getting to work, well above the 27-minute US median. Housing costs ($359,000 for a typical home) tend to reflect the tradeoff between price and access.

Located 6 miles west of Sugar Land, Pecan Grove falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 12% lower than Sugar Land's $407,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 118
Rent 139

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

About the Cost of Living in Pecan Grove

The median home value in Pecan Grove is $359,300 — 18% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,833/month, 39% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $137,275/year is 84% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average of 4.8%. Texas charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 80.7°F and lows of 61.4°F. Overall, Pecan Grove has a cost of living index of 126 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 26% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$359,300
18% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$395,137
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,833/mo
39% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,595/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
16.3x
Favors buying
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 92.1%
Renter-occupied 7.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,833
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,447/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 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
40.1 min
49% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
14.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
77.1%
Carpooled
6.3%
Public transit
0.6%
Walked
0.1%
Work from home
14.9%

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
$137,275
84% above avg
Per Capita Income
$53,786
Unemployment Rate
3.9%
19% below avg
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Labor Force Participation
69.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 28.1%
Graduate degree 17.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38.8
Male median age 38.1
Female median age 41.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
80.7°F
Avg Low
61.4°F
Annual Precip
49.7"
40° 55° 70° 85° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 646874808792959490837467
Low °F 455055606974767672625346
Precip" 3.632.833.494.265.244.224.165.274.424.653.783.76

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Pecan Grove has a cost index of 126 (100 = national average). It is 26% above the national average.

What is average rent in Pecan Grove, TX?

The median gross rent in Pecan Grove is $1,833 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Pecan Grove?

The median home value in Pecan Grove is $359,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Pecan Grove?

The median household income in Pecan Grove is $137,275 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Pecan Grove, TX?

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

Is Pecan Grove, TX affordable?

Pecan Grove is above average in cost of living, with an index of 126 — about 26% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Pecan Grove?

Pecan Grove has average high temperatures of 80.7°F and average lows of 61.4°F. Annual precipitation is 49.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Pecan Grove at a Glance

Population
24,798
Median Income
$137,275
Home Value
$359,300
Median Rent
$1,833/mo
Unemployment
3.9%
Avg High Temp
80.7°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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