Cost of Living in Pecan Plantation, TX

Population 6,539 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

140
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

With a median age of 63, Pecan Plantation functions largely as a retirement market. Housing costs — $386,000 for a typical home — anchor most household budgets, and the state's treatment of pension income tends to matter more than wage-driven tax comparisons. At 18.2%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Geographically, Pecan Plantation is about 35 miles southwest of Fort Worth, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 39% higher than Fort Worth's $277,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 127
Rent 161

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

About the Cost of Living in Pecan Plantation

The median home value in Pecan Plantation is $386,200 — 27% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,117/month, 61% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $102,403/year is 37% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 18.2%, 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 78.2°F and lows of 57.4°F. Overall, Pecan Plantation has a cost of living index of 140 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 40% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$386,200
27% above avg
Median Rent
$2,117/mo
61% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
15.2x
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 96.4%
Renter-occupied 3.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,117
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,731/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
49.5 min
83% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
27.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
71.0%
Carpooled
1.9%
Work from home
27.1%

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
$102,403
37% above avg
Per Capita Income
$57,108
Unemployment Rate
18.2%
279% above avg
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Labor Force Participation
42.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 27.0%
Graduate degree 16.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 63.2
Male median age 63.6
Female median age 62.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
78.2°F
Avg Low
57.4°F
Annual Precip
32.6"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 596370788592979790796860
Low °F 374149566573777670584840
Precip" 1.892.053.242.533.614.242.001.802.583.872.562.20

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 39 — Good
80.1%
Good air days/yr
143
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
361
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Pecan Plantation has a cost index of 140 (100 = national average). It is 40% above the national average.

What is average rent in Pecan Plantation, TX?

The median gross rent in Pecan Plantation is $2,117 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Pecan Plantation?

The median home value in Pecan Plantation is $386,200 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Pecan Plantation?

The median household income in Pecan Plantation is $102,403 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Pecan Plantation, TX?

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

Is Pecan Plantation, TX affordable?

Pecan Plantation is above average in cost of living, with an index of 140 — about 40% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Pecan Plantation?

Pecan Plantation has average high temperatures of 78.2°F and average lows of 57.4°F. Annual precipitation is 32.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Pecan Plantation at a Glance

Population
6,539
Median Income
$102,403
Home Value
$386,200
Median Rent
$2,117/mo
Unemployment
18.2%
Avg High Temp
78.2°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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