What are the schools like in Pecan Gap, TX?

Pecan Gap is served primarily by FANNINDEL ISD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.3:1.

What is the median household income in Pecan Gap?

The median household income in Pecan Gap, TX is $79,583 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.7%.

What is the weather like in Pecan Gap, TX?

Pecan Gap has an average high temperature of 54.4°F in January and 93.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.5 inches.

Pecan Gap, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Pecan Gap, TX?

Pecan Gap has a violent crime rate of 243.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 900.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Pecan Gap, TX a Good Place to Live?

Pecan Gap is a small town of 197 in Texas, with a median household income of $79,583 and a 5.7% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Pecan Gap stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Pecan Gap is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Pecan Gap city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Pecan Gap metro area.

Metric	Pecan Gap, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$207,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	91.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$79,583	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Pecan Gap's violent crime rate is 243.9 per 100,000 residents — 36% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

243.9 /100k

Property Crime

900.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Pecan Gap is served primarily by FANNINDEL ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Pecan Gap, TX	National Avg
School District	FANNINDEL ISD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	7.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pecan Gap sees average highs of 54.4°F in January and 93.8°F in July, with 45.9 inches of annual precipitation and 1.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Pecan Gap, TX
Average High — January	54.4°F
Average High — July	93.8°F
Annual Precipitation	45.9"
Annual Snowfall	1.5"

Demographics

Metric	Pecan Gap, TX	National Avg
Population	197	—
Median Age	62.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	10.7%	22.2%
65 and over	45.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ladonia, TX 6 mi Roxton, TX 10 mi Cooper, TX 10 mi Honey Grove, TX 11 mi Petty, TX 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Pecan Gap

Pecan Gap, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

75469

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pecan Gap, TX affordable or expensive?

Pecan Gap has a median home value of $207,900 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $79,583.

What is the crime rate in Pecan Gap, TX?

Pecan Gap's violent crime rate is 243.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 900.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Pecan Gap?

Public schools in Pecan Gap are operated by FANNINDEL ISD. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.3:1. 18.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Pecan Gap, TX a good place to live?

Pecan Gap, TX has a population of 197, a median household income of $79,583, and an unemployment rate of 5.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Pecan Gap?

Pecan Gap averages 54.4°F in January and 93.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.9 inches with about 1.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Pecan Gap?

Pecan Gap, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75469.

What is the population of Pecan Gap?

The population of Pecan Gap, Texas is 197 with a median age of 62.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Pecan Gap?

Key numbers for living in Pecan Gap: median home $207,900, median household income $79,583, crime index 56 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pecan Gap side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.