Pecan Grove, TX — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Fort Bend County · Texas
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Pecan Grove based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
24,798
2023 ACS
Median Income
$137,275
2023
Median Home Value
$359,300
2023
Median Rent
$1,833
2023
Median Age
38.8
Unemployment
3.9%
Cost of Living Index
189.6
100 = national avg
Pecan Grove is a city in Fort Bend County, Texas, with a population of 24,798 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Pecan Grove is one of the communities in Texas.
The median household income in Pecan Grove is $137,275, and the median home value is $359,300. The cost of living index is 189.6 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,833 per month. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, and the median age is 38.8 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
24,798
Male
12,147
49.0%
Female
12,651
51.0%
Median Age
38.8
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
31.7%
High School or Higher
45.7%
Foreign Born
14.4%
Veterans
5.3%
Married
56.0%
Avg Household Size
3.0
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.469
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
63.7%
Foreign Born
14.4%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
29.5%
7,315 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
70.5%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
23,410
English Only
75.4%
#1 Non-English Language
Spanish
3,568 speakers
Limited English
5.8%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
94.2%
Limited English Proficiency
5.8%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
1,306
5.3% of population
Disability Rate
11.6%
151 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$80,417
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
1,124
86.1%
Female Veterans
182
13.9%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$80,417
Non-Veteran Income
$58,464
Difference
$21,953
37.5% higher
Disability Status
With Disability
151
Without Disability
1,155
Disability Rate
11.6%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
13,361
#1 Ancestry
English
10.3% (2,552)
#2 Ancestry
German
9.1% (2,265)
#3 Ancestry
Irish
9.1% (2,248)
Top 20 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
8,238
Family Households
7,402
89.9%
Married Couples
6,262
76.0%
Non-Family Households
836
10.1%
Single Mother Households
857
10.4%
Single Father Households
283
3.4%
Living Alone
644
7.8%
Children Under 18
Total Children
5,278
In Married Couple
4,220
80.0%
With Single Mother
713
13.5%
With Single Father
345
6.5%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$142,632
Married Couple Income
$149,694
Single Mother Income
$100,106
Avg Family Size
3.0
Avg Non-Family Size
2.3
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
943
Grandparents Responsible
121
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$137,275
+87% vs national
Per Capita Income
$53,786
+45% vs national
Poverty Rate
7.4%
-46% vs national
Gini Index
0.3679
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
3.9%
-25% vs national
SNAP Recipients
6.5%
of households
How Pecan Grove Compares
Pecan Grove vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Pecan Grove is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Pecan Grove, TX has a median household income of $137,275, making it the 1,764th highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Pecan Grove has a higher median household income than 94% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Pecan Grove, TX has a per capita income of $53,786, making it the 3,649th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Pecan Grove has a higher per capita income than 87% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Pecan Grove, TX has a poverty rate of 7.4%, making it the 20,244th highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Pecan Grove has a higher poverty rate than 35% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Pecan Grove, TX has a unemployment rate of 3.9%, making it the 14,924th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Pecan Grove has a higher unemployment rate than 52% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Pecan Grove. The median household income here is $137,275.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
3.9%
-24% vs TX avg
Labor Force
13,711
Employed
13,179
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
31.7%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
45.7%
of adults 25+
Median Age
38.8
Work from Home
14.9%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area
Highest-Paying Job
General and Operations Managers
Top Median Wage
$108.1K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
189.6
100 = national avg
+89.6 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$83,418
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$197,170
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$1,323
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,573
per month
The median household income in Pecan Grove, TX is $137,275, which is 87.5% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $53,786. The poverty rate of 7.4% is lower than the TX state average of 14.9%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.3679, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, compared to the state average of 5.1%. The labor force is 13,711. 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 77.1% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 189.6, which is 89.6% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 210.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $83,418 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$422,500
Median List Price
$417,497
Price Per Sq Ft
$165
Days on Market
46
Active Inventory
81
Months of Supply
6.8
Buyer's market
Zillow Home Value
$391,318
ZHVI — January 2026
Zillow Rent Index
$1,829
ZORI — January 2026
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
16.7%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
40.7%
Sale-to-List Ratio
98.0%
Buyer's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
12
New Listings
48
Pending Sales
27
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$165
Median List $/SF
$165
House Price IndexFHFA
How much have housing prices increased in Pecan Grove, TX? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area, home prices have risen 344.1% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 147.7%. The 10-year growth rate is 71.2%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 38.8%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 5.4%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX housing market rather than Pecan Grove alone.
Metro area: Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
Pecan Grove vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Pecan Grove is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Pecan Grove, TX has a median home value of $359,300, making it the 5,387th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Pecan Grove has a higher median home value than 81% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Pecan Grove, TX has a median rent of $1,833, making it the 2,249th highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Pecan Grove has a higher median rent than 90% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Pecan Grove, TX has a price per square foot of $165, making it the 11,092nd highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Pecan Grove has a higher price per square foot than 47% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Pecan Grove, TX has a rent burden of 16.0%, making it the 15,095th highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Pecan Grove has a higher rent burden than 31% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$359,300
Median Rent
$1,833
Total Housing Units
8,779
Vacancy Rate
6.2%
Owner Occupied
92.1%
Renter Occupied
7.9%
Median Property Tax
$6,596
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$2,014
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$6,596
per year
Effective Tax Rate
1.84%
of home value
Median Home Value
$359,300
Estimated Mean Tax
$7,274
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($6,596) by the median home value ($359,300). In Pecan Grove, TX, this works out to an effective rate of 1.84%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Pecan Grove, TX is $422,500 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 46 days on the market. 16.7% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 6.8 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $165. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,829/month. About 92.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1995. There are 8,779 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $6,596. The effective tax rate is 1.84%, above the national average.
Crime data is not yet available for Pecan Grove. The FBI UCR/NIBRS program does not cover all jurisdictions.
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
97.5
Relatively High
Expected Annual Loss
98.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
17.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
70.1
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
28
Public Assistance
$116.8M
Individual Assistance
$190.8M
Most Common Type
Hurricane
12 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Beryl → | Hurricane | Jul 2024 | $15.5M | $65.8M |
| Severe Winter Storms → | Severe Ice Storm | Feb 2021 | $1.3M | $8.4M |
| Severe Winter Storm → | Severe Ice Storm | Feb 2021 | — | — |
| Tropical Storms Marco and Laura → | Hurricane | Aug 2020 | $35K | — |
| Hurricane Hanna → | Hurricane | Jul 2020 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $26.7M | $7.1M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Hurricane Harvey → | Hurricane | Aug 2017 | $46.6M | $94.1M |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Flood | Jun 2016 | $2.7M | $6.6M |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Flood | Apr 2016 | $255K | $872K |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line … → | Severe Storm | May 2015 | — | $2.2M |
| Hurricane Ike → | Hurricane | Sep 2008 | $23.1M | $3.5M |
| Hurricane Ike → | Hurricane | Sep 2008 | — | — |
| Hurricane Gustav → | Hurricane | Aug 2008 | — | — |
| Hurricane Dean → | Hurricane | Aug 2007 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding → | Severe Storm(s) | Jun 2007 | $5K | — |
| Lake Olympia Fire → | Fire | May 2006 | — | — |
| Extreme Wildfire Threat → | Fire | Jan 2006 | — | — |
| Hurricane Rita → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | $626K | $970K |
| Hurricane Rita → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
Showing 20 of 34 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
7,385
Total Claims Paid
$450,902,210
Avg Claim Payout
$61,056
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
28
Federal Funding
$5,523,214
Properties Protected
60
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
4.20
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 601.1: Generators | 7 | $1,033,301 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 3 | $305,422 |
| 202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine | 2 | $341,727 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 2 | $3,427,367 |
| 403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions | 2 | $144,417 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Pecan Grove has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are lightning, tornado, heat wave. The area has had 28 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (12 declarations). 7,385 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $116,789,313 in public assistance recovery funding. $190,765,292 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 28 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
30.5%
5.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.5%
3.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.4%
1.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
near the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
35.3%
Arthritis
21.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.0%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
15.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.5%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
23.4%
Mobility
10.4%
Cognitive
11.6%
Hearing
5.2%
Vision
3.7%
Self-Care
2.8%
Independent Living
6.0%
Pecan Grove has an obesity rate of 30.5%, which is 5.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.5%, 3.0pp below the national average. About 10.4% of adults lack health insurance. 74.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.5 mi
Westpark Springs Llc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westpark Springs Llc | 3.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | Yes |
| Voyages Behavioral Health Of Sugar Land | 4.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital | 7.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital | 7.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| Sugar Land Surgical Hospital Llp | 7.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | Yes |
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Drive Alone
77.1%
-2% vs national
Public Transit
0.6%
-38% vs national
Work From Home
14.9%
+60% vs national
Carpool
6.3%
Walk
0.1%
How Pecan Grove's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Commute data for Pecan Grove, TX covers travel times and transportation modes. 77.1% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 14.9% work from home, which is above the TX state average of 7.8%. 6.3% of workers carpool.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
98.0%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
90.0%
of households
No Internet
1.7%
of households
Total Households
8,238
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
99.4%
of households
Smartphone
98.1%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
97.1%
of households
Tablet
81.0%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
14.9¢
per kWh
-22% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg
Commercial Rate
8.6¢
per kWh
-45% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg
Industrial Rate
6.1¢
per kWh
-48% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$164
residential
+12% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg
12% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in Texas averages 14.9¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $164. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Pecan Grove vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (10,000 - 25,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
98.0% of households in Pecan Grove have broadband internet access. 90.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 1.7% of households have no internet access.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Pecan Grove is located in Fort Bend County, TX. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Pecan Grove.
Election Overview
Source: Fort Bend County (2024)2024 Winner
Democrat
Dem Votes
179,310
49.5%
GOP Votes
173,592
47.9%
Total Votes
362,259
Margin
D+1.6%
Shift from 2020
R+9.0pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 179,310 | 173,592 | 362,259 | 49.5% | 47.9% | D+1.6 |
| 2020 | 195,552 | 157,718 | 357,514 | 54.7% | 44.1% | D+10.6 |
| 2016 | 134,475 | 117,212 | 260,367 | 51.6% | 45.0% | D+6.6 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Fort Bend County recorded 362,259 total votes. Democrats won the county with 49.5% of the vote compared to 47.9% for Republicans, a margin of D+1.6%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+9.0pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Fort Bend County has shifted 5.1 percentage points toward Republicans.
SBA Lending Overview
Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level DataTotal SBA Loans
2
Total Approved
$444K
Jobs Supported
41
Per 10K Residents
0.8
SBA loans
-99.0% vs peers avg
Unique Lenders
2
Top Lender
First Bank
1 loans
Top Industry
Accommodation & Food Services
Data Span
2009–2012
Loan Program Breakdown
Source: SBA FOIALoans
2
Total Amount
$444K
Avg Loan
$222,000
Median Loan
$222,000
SBA Guaranteed
$338K(76%)
Jobs Supported
41
Top Industries Funded
Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS CodesSBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACSCompared to cities with population 10,000 - 25,000
Top SBA Borrowers
Source: SBA FOIA| Business | Loans | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mcdaniel Hill Incorporated | 1 | $394K |
| Olives Martini Bar & Grill Llc | 1 | $50K |
Pecan Grove, TX has received 2 SBA loans totaling $444K in approved funding between 2009 and 2012. The 7(a) program accounts for 2 loans (100% of the total), supporting 41 jobs. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Pecan Grove is First Bank with 1 loans. That works out to 0.8 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
13
Total Population
850,102
Avg Median Income
$99,520
Avg Home Value
$312,962
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77082 | 57,269 | $60,510 | $225,600 | $1,361 | 12.6 |
| 77083 | 74,843 | $65,349 | $223,100 | $1,375 | 10.4 |
| 77099 | 49,271 | $48,735 | $176,800 | $1,218 | 6.1 |
| 77406 | 65,716 | $143,023 | $383,400 | $1,986 | 57.6 |
| 77407 | 81,459 | $101,595 | $353,800 | $1,993 | 20.1 |
| 77450 | 73,226 | $105,607 | $342,000 | $1,730 | 19.7 |
| 77469 | 65,159 | $101,546 | $315,000 | $1,675 | 106.8 |
| 77471 | 45,078 | $71,018 | $235,000 | $1,320 | 98.2 |
| 77477 | 32,722 | $73,290 | $241,200 | $1,436 | 10.2 |
| 77478 | 22,699 | $116,205 | $378,700 | $1,751 | 10.0 |
| 77479 | 92,355 | $162,381 | $462,200 | $1,997 | 32.7 |
| 77494 | 137,213 | $146,105 | $450,100 | $2,044 | 37.9 |
| 77498 | 53,092 | $98,394 | $281,600 | $1,831 | 16.1 |
Pecan Grove, TX has 13 ZIP codes with a combined population of 850,102. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $99,520. The average median home value is $312,962. The average median monthly rent is $1,671.
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