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Pecan Grove.
Pecan Grove is an unincorporated community in Fort Bend County, TX. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Pecan Grove
Pecan Grove is a community of 24,798 people in Texas. The median household income is $131,937, median rent runs about $1,507 per month, and median home values are around $383,500. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.
Pecan Grove at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Foreign-Born
13.5%
Broadband Internet
98.5%
of households
Median household income
Demographics13.5% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Pecan Grove: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Pecan Grove, the largest foreign-born group is from India (33.2%), and 13.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.6%
of residents
65 and Older
15.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
41.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
10.1%
of households
Married Couples
73.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.97
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 7% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Pecan Grove
In Pecan Grove, rent runs 7% above the TX average, and home values are 35% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,603
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
92.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1997
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $394,175 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Pecan Grove
Unemployment in Fort Bend County, which includes Pecan Grove, is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Pecan Grove: Fort Bend County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Fort Bend County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Pecan Grove is about 3% of Fort Bend County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Pecan Grove Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute36.1 min avg
How Pecan Grove residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Pecan Grove, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 37% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 27 mi
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Medium hub6.8M passengers boarded in 2025
- 34 mi
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Major hub23.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 64% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office, which covers Pecan Grove, runs 64% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
119.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
760.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 2 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Fort Bend County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Fort Bend County, which includes Pecan Grove, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 2 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2024 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2023 | 11 | Excessive Heat | None reported |
| 2022 | 8 | Drought | $100,000 |
| 2021 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.7M |
| 2020 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $49,200 |
| 2019 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $156,100 |
| 2018 | 3 | Flash Flood | $10,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Fort Bend County, county-wide
Pecan Grove is about 3% of Fort Bend County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality62 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Harris County, TX (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 26 miles from Pecan Grove) is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
62
Good Days
40
per year
Moderate Days
287
per year
Unhealthy Days
10
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Harris County, TX (26 mi away)
Climate93°F summers, 45°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Pecan Grove has hot summers (avg high 93°F) and warm winters (avg low 45°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
81°/61°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
93°/75°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
82°/62°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
66°/45°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
54.0"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
116
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
7
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
96
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°F | 43°F | 3.94" |
| Feb | 68°F | 48°F | 3.03" |
| Mar | 74°F | 54°F | 3.64" |
| Apr | 81°F | 60°F | 3.62" |
| May | 87°F | 68°F | 4.30" |
| Jun | 92°F | 74°F | 5.67" |
| Jul | 94°F | 76°F | 3.76" |
| Aug | 94°F | 76°F | 4.95" |
| Sep | 90°F | 71°F | 5.30" |
| Oct | 83°F | 62°F | 5.21" |
| Nov | 73°F | 53°F | 4.42" |
| Dec | 66°F | 45°F | 3.27" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Pecan Grove
Uninsured
4.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Pecan Grove's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Oakbend Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4 mi away · Richmond
Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.9 mi away · Sugar Land
Voyages Behavioral Health of Sugar Land
Psychiatric · 4.9 mi away · Sugar Land
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education18.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Pecan Grove
Pecan Grove's student/teacher ratio is 18.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 50.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
50.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Pecan Grove (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,886 students · in-state tuition $40,680 · 49% graduate · median earnings $60,634 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 609 students · in-state tuition $15,436 · 31% graduate · median earnings $38,538 (10 yrs after entry)
College of Biblical Studies-Houston
14.9 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 419 students · in-state tuition $10,180 · 14% graduate · median earnings $44,156 (10 yrs after entry)
Denver College of Nursing-Houston
13.1 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 135 students · median earnings $90,917 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Big Thicket National Preserve, 99 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Pecan Grove
Pecan Grove has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Big Thicket National Preserve (99 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Big Thicket National Preserve
National Preserve
99 mi awayCities Near Pecan Grove
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Pecan Grove FAQ
Is Pecan Grove, Texas affordable?⌄
Pecan Grove's median rent is $1,507/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $131,937/year. Median home value is $383,500.
Is Pecan Grove, Texas safe?⌄
Pecan Grove is policed by the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 119 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 761 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Pecan Grove, Texas?⌄
Fort Bend County, which includes Pecan Grove, has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Pecan Grove, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Pecan Grove is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,507/month and median household income is $131,937/year. The median home value is $383,500. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Pecan Grove, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Pecan Grove is 36 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from