What are the schools like in Pelican Bay, TX?

School district data for Pelican Bay is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Pelican Bay?

The median household income in Pelican Bay, TX is $49,657 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.2%.

What is the weather like in Pelican Bay, TX?

Pelican Bay has an average high temperature of 56.5°F in January and 96.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Pelican Bay, TX affordable or expensive?

Pelican Bay's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Pelican Bay is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $116,800 and the median rent is $1,160 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Pelican Bay, TX?

Pelican Bay has a violent crime rate of 217.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 290.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Pelican Bay, TX a Good Place to Live?

Pelican Bay is a small town of 2,172 in Texas, with a median household income of $49,657 and a 10.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Pelican Bay stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Pelican Bay is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Pelican Bay 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: 103.3

Pelican Bay's overall cost of living index is 103.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Pelican Bay costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Pelican Bay, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$116,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,160	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	60.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$49,657	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Pelican Bay's violent crime rate is 217.6 per 100,000 residents — 43% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

217.6 /100k

Property Crime

290.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Pelican Bay, TX	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	8.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	73.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pelican Bay sees average highs of 56.5°F in January and 96.6°F in July, with 38.5 inches of annual precipitation and 2.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Pelican Bay, TX
Average High — January	56.5°F
Average High — July	96.6°F
Annual Precipitation	38.5"
Annual Snowfall	2.0"

Demographics

Metric	Pelican Bay, TX	National Avg
Population	2,172	—
Median Age	29.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	79.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	18.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.1%	6.3%
Under 18	30.4%	22.2%
65 and over	9.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Azle, TX 2 mi Reno city (Parker and Tarrant Counties), TX 3 mi Pecan Acres, TX 4 mi Sanctuary, TX 4 mi Newark, TX 7 mi

Pelican Bay vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pelican Bay, TX affordable or expensive?

Pelican Bay's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Pelican Bay roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $116,800 and median rent is $1,160/month.

What is the crime rate in Pelican Bay, TX?

Pelican Bay's violent crime rate is 217.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 290.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Pelican Bay?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Pelican Bay, TX a good place to live?

Pelican Bay, TX has a population of 2,172, a median household income of $49,657, and an unemployment rate of 10.2%. 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 Pelican Bay?

Pelican Bay averages 56.5°F in January and 96.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.5 inches with about 2.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Pelican Bay?

The population of Pelican Bay, Texas is 2,172 with a median age of 29.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Pelican Bay?

Key numbers for living in Pelican Bay: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $116,800, median household income $49,657, crime index 40 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pelican Bay side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.