What are the schools like in Pecan Grove, TX?

Pecan Grove is served primarily by LAMAR CISD. The district operates 33 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 9 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.2:1.

What is the median household income in Pecan Grove?

The median household income in Pecan Grove, TX is $135,420 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.

What is the weather like in Pecan Grove, TX?

Pecan Grove has an average high temperature of 64.1°F in January and 94.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Pecan Grove, TX affordable or expensive?

Pecan Grove's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Pecan Grove is 0% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $332,900 and the median rent is $1,666 per month.

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

Pecan Grove has a violent crime rate of 166.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1193.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Pecan Grove, TX a Good Place to Live?

Pecan Grove is a small city of 22,784 in Texas, with a median household income of $135,420 and a 3.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% above the national average.

Strengths: Pecan Grove stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Pecan Grove is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

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

Cost of Living

Index: 100.2

Pecan Grove's overall cost of living index is 100.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Pecan Grove costs roughly 0% more than the average American city.

Metric	Pecan Grove, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$332,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,666	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	91.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$135,420	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Pecan Grove's violent crime rate is 166.8 per 100,000 residents — 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

166.8 /100k

Property Crime

1193.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Pecan Grove is served primarily by LAMAR CISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.2:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Pecan Grove, TX	National Avg
School District	LAMAR CISD	—
Elementary Schools	33	—
Middle Schools	6	—
High Schools	9	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	48.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pecan Grove sees average highs of 64.1°F in January and 94.2°F in July, with 54.0 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Pecan Grove, TX
Average High — January	64.1°F
Average High — July	94.2°F
Annual Precipitation	54.0"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Pecan Grove, TX	National Avg
Population	22,784	—
Median Age	38.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	34.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	65.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	11.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.4%	18.9%
Asian	8.8%	6.3%
Under 18	22.9%	22.2%
65 and over	16.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Richmond, TX 3 mi Cumings, TX 5 mi Four Corners, TX 5 mi Mission Bend, TX 6 mi Sugar Land, TX 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Pecan Grove

Pecan Grove, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

77406

Pecan Grove vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pecan Grove, TX affordable or expensive?

Pecan Grove's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That puts Pecan Grove roughly 0% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $332,900 and median rent is $1,666/month.

What is the crime rate in Pecan Grove, TX?

Pecan Grove's violent crime rate is 166.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1193.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Pecan Grove?

Public schools in Pecan Grove are operated by LAMAR CISD. The district has 33 elementary, 6 middle, and 9 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.2:1. 48.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Pecan Grove, TX a good place to live?

Pecan Grove, TX has a population of 22,784, a median household income of $135,420, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%. 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 Grove?

Pecan Grove averages 64.1°F in January and 94.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 54.0 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Pecan Grove?

Pecan Grove, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 77406.

What is the population of Pecan Grove?

The population of Pecan Grove, Texas is 22,784 with a median age of 38.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

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

Key numbers for living in Pecan Grove: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $332,900, median household income $135,420, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pecan Grove side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.