Neighborhood in La Porte, Harris County

Living in Pecan Crossing, La Porte

C-

8th of 11areas in La Porte
Overall score 33 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
La Porte overall: C+

Pecan Crossing is a neighborhood in La Porte, TX, home to about 2,600 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 8th of 11 areas we score in La Porte. It does best on home ownership and worst on education levels.

  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (15 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (14 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.8 mi
Childcare1.1 mi
Library1.5 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
2,630
Median rent
$1,040
Median home value
$281,000
Household income
$78,000
Average commute
25 min
Homes owned
79%
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What it's like to live in Pecan Crossing

Pecan Crossing is a neighborhood in La Porte with about 2,600 residents, homes built around 1991, mostly owner-occupied (79%) and 37% of households with children.

It grades C- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 8th of 11 areas in La Porte, which grades C+ overall.

Pros of living in Pecan Crossing

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,040, 25% lower than the La Porte median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Pecan Crossing

  • Higher poverty. 24% of residents live below the poverty line, against 12% across La Porte.
  • Higher unemployment. 13% of the labor force is out of work, against 5.4% across La Porte.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, coastal flooding and hurricanes as very high in this part of town.

Pecan Crossing report card

Each grade compares Pecan Crossing with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade C+

    Median rent $1,040, homes cost 3.6x income.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $78,000, 13% unemployed.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C

    Nearby schools average 80 of 100 on the state rating.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 134 violent crimes per 100k, 978 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade B

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 25 min, 8.7% work from home.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    10% have a bachelor’s degree.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    22% of adults uninsured.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A-

    79% of homes owner-occupied.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C

    92% of homes have broadband.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

Pecan Crossing compared with La Porte

Better than La Porte

  • Median rent: $1,04025% lower than La Porte ($1,378)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 79%8 points higher than La Porte (71%)
  • Vacant homes: 0%3 points lower than La Porte (3.4%)

Worse than La Porte

  • People below the poverty line: 24%12 points higher than La Porte (12%)
  • Home value to income: 3.6x24% higher than La Porte (2.9x)
  • Unemployment rate: 13%8 points higher than La Porte (5.4%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • BJennie Reid ElementaryElementary, La Porte ISD0.7 mi
  • CJames H Baker Sixth Grade CampusMiddle, La Porte ISD0.7 mi
  • BDeer Park High SchoolHigh, Deer Park ISD3.1 mi

Cost of living in Pecan Crossing

Median rent in Pecan Crossing is $1,040 a month, 25% lower than the La Porte median. A household would need about $42,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $281,000, 20% higher than the La Porte median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,862 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLa PorteTexas
Median rent25% lower than La Porte$1,040$1,378$1,403
Median home value20% higher than La Porte$281,000$234,600$283,800
Home value to income24% higher than La Porte3.6x2.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent1 points lower than La Porte62%63%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them8 points higher than La Porte79%71%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than La Porte0%3.4%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as La Porte199119831992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,862
Mortgage payment
$1,538
Property tax
$324
Median rent, for comparison
$1,040

Based on a $281,000 home in Pecan Crossing, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereLa PorteTexas
Median household income3% lower than La Porte$78,000$80,753$78,476
Unemployment rate8 points higher than La Porte13%5.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line12 points higher than La Porte24%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher7 points lower than La Porte10%18%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as La Porte25 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as La Porte8.7%8.1%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as La Porte0%0.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as La Porte92%92%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingVery high
  • Coastal floodingVery high
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Pecan Crossing

Under 1824%
18 to 3424%
35 to 6432%
65 and over20%
Race and ethnicity
White40%
Hispanic or Latino54%
Black0%
Asian4.7%
Other or more than one race1.2%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in La Porte

  1. 1A-Fairmont ParkMedian rent $2,040
  2. 2A-Morgan's Landing
  3. 3A-CreekmontMedian rent $1,400
  4. 4B+Fairmont Park EastMedian rent $1,420
  5. 5B-Fairmont Park WestMedian rent $1,650
  6. 6B-Southeast La PorteMedian rent $1,570
  7. 7CCentral La PorteMedian rent $1,450
  8. 9D+Bayside TerraceMedian rent $1,800

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D+South GarlandGarland
  2. CSouthmore PlazaHouston
  3. D+Central MesquiteMesquite

Questions about Pecan Crossing

Is Pecan Crossing a good place to live?

Pecan Crossing is a neighborhood in La Porte, TX, home to about 2,600 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 8th of 11 areas we score in La Porte. It does best on home ownership and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Pecan Crossing?

Median rent in Pecan Crossing is $1,040 a month, 25% lower than the La Porte median. The median home is worth $281,000, 20% higher than the La Porte median. A median home costs 3.6x the median household income, compared with 2.9x across La Porte.

What schools serve Pecan Crossing?

The closest rated public schools are Jennie Reid Elementary (elementary, rated B), James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus (middle, rated C) and Deer Park High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Pecan Crossing name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.