What are the schools like in Pine Forest, TX?

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

What is the median household income in Pine Forest?

The median household income in Pine Forest, TX is $108,333 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

What is the weather like in Pine Forest, TX?

Pine Forest has an average high temperature of 62.6°F in January and 92.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Pine Forest, TX affordable or expensive?

Pine Forest's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Pine Forest is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $126,900 and the median rent is $1,136 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Pine Forest, TX?

Pine Forest has a violent crime rate of 271.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1064.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Pine Forest, TX a Good Place to Live?

Pine Forest is a small town of 467 in Texas, with a median household income of $108,333 and a 2.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Pine Forest stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Pine Forest is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Pine Forest 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: 90.2

Pine Forest's overall cost of living index is 90.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Pine Forest costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Pine Forest, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$126,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,136	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$108,333	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Pine Forest's violent crime rate is 271.0 per 100,000 residents — 29% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

271.0 /100k

Property Crime

1064.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Pine Forest, 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	7.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	77.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pine Forest sees average highs of 62.6°F in January and 92.0°F in July, with 65.1 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Pine Forest, TX
Average High — January	62.6°F
Average High — July	92.0°F
Annual Precipitation	65.1"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Pine Forest, TX	National Avg
Population	467	—
Median Age	37.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	30.2%	22.2%
65 and over	10.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Vidor, TX 4 mi Rose City, TX 5 mi Beaumont, TX 9 mi Rose Hill Acres, TX 9 mi Mauriceville, TX 11 mi

Pine Forest vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pine Forest, TX affordable or expensive?

Pine Forest's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Pine Forest roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $126,900 and median rent is $1,136/month.

What is the crime rate in Pine Forest, TX?

Pine Forest's violent crime rate is 271.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1064.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Pine Forest?

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

Is Pine Forest, TX a good place to live?

Pine Forest, TX has a population of 467, a median household income of $108,333, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Pine Forest?

Pine Forest averages 62.6°F in January and 92.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 65.1 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Pine Forest?

The population of Pine Forest, Texas is 467 with a median age of 37.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Pine Forest?

Key numbers for living in Pine Forest: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $126,900, median household income $108,333, crime index 63 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pine Forest side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.