Cost of Living in Town of Pecos, TX

Population 11,485 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

52
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Town of Pecos sits on the smaller end of the Texas city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. Around 21% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.

Town of Pecos lies roughly 75 miles west of the nearest major metro, Odessa — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 45% lower than Odessa's $208,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 37
Rent 75

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

About the Cost of Living in Town of Pecos

The median home value in Town of Pecos is $113,800 — 63% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $986/month, 25% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $56,361/year is 24% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.8%, 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 80.1°F and lows of 50.9°F. Overall, Town of Pecos has a cost of living index of 52 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 48% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$113,800
63% below avg
Median Rent
$986/mo
25% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
9.6x
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 76.3%
Renter-occupied 23.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$986
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,600/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
18.8 min
30% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
1.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
83.6%
Carpooled
11.7%
Walked
1.3%
Work from home
1.6%

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
$56,361
24% below avg
Per Capita Income
$23,533
Unemployment Rate
3.8%
20% below avg
Poverty Rate
20.7%
Labor Force Participation
55.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 5.8%
Graduate degree 1.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 32.8
Male median age 31.9
Female median age 34

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
80.1°F
Avg Low
50.9°F
Annual Precip
11.4"
20° 40° 60° 80° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 606574839098979689816960
Low °F 303442506069727164513831
Precip" 0.490.400.720.471.401.271.531.381.551.180.490.50

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Town of Pecos, TX?

Town of Pecos has a cost index of 52 (100 = national average). It is 48% below the national average.

What is average rent in Town of Pecos, TX?

The median gross rent in Town of Pecos is $986 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Town of Pecos?

The median home value in Town of Pecos is $113,800 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Town of Pecos?

The median household income in Town of Pecos is $56,361 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Town of Pecos, TX?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Town of Pecos is 8.2%. Texas has no state income tax.

Is Town of Pecos, TX affordable?

Yes, Town of Pecos is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 52 — about 48% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Town of Pecos?

Town of Pecos has average high temperatures of 80.1°F and average lows of 50.9°F. Annual precipitation is 11.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Town of Pecos at a Glance

Population
11,485
Median Income
$56,361
Home Value
$113,800
Median Rent
$986/mo
Unemployment
3.8%
Avg High Temp
80.1°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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