Town in Montgomery County, part of the Houston metro

Living in Panorama Village, TX

A-

133rd of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 81 of 100
30th of 125 in the Houston area

Panorama Village gets an overall grade of A- and ranks 133rd of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on internet access and home ownership, and trails on getting around and errands and things to do. It is a strong pick for families and remote workers.

  • Good for families
  • Good for remote workers
  • Well connected
  • Getting around scores low (8 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high
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Where Panorama Village is in Texas.
Population
2,522+0.2% since 2020
Median rent
$1,4946% higher than Texas
Median home value
$291,100about the same as Texas
Household income
$77,411Median
Average commute
29 minOne way
Violent crime
No dataNo full-year report

What it's like to live in Panorama Village

Panorama Village sits about 42 miles from downtown Houston, in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro. 2,522 people lived here in 2025, up 0.2% from 2020. It is suburban.

Places locals use include Thunderbird Park and Howard Kravetz Park.

The median age is 50.7, 18% of households have children, 88% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $77,411 a year (about the same as the Texas median).

Pros of living in Panorama Village

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in Panorama Village

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes as very high here.

Who Panorama Village suits

  • FamiliesA reasonable fit. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 83% for families.
  • Young professionalsA reasonable fit: household income is about the same as the Texas median, with 2 restaurants and 0 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 47% for young professionals.
  • RetireesA reasonable fit: 9.6% of working-age adults are uninsured. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 79% for retirees.
  • Remote workersA reasonable fit: 98% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $1,494 is 6% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 88% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetA reasonable fit: the median rent of $1,494 is 6% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 46% for people on a budget.

Panorama Village report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Panorama Village with other US towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

  • Cost of living: grade C

    Median rent $1,494, homes cost 3.8x income.

    48 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $77,411, 2.8% unemployed.

    59 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade B

    Not enough data.

    66 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Safety: no grade

    No full year of crime data from local police.

    No score vs TX towns

  • Errands and things to do: grade D+

    0 grocery stores, 2 restaurants, 2 parks mapped in town.

    31 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 29 min, 9.6% work from home.

    8 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade A-

    38% have a bachelor’s degree.

    81 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade B

    9.6% of adults uninsured.

    67 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade A

    88% of homes owner-occupied.

    91 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade A

    98% of homes have broadband.

    93 of 100 vs US towns

Where Panorama Village stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 12%40 points lower than Texas (52%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 88%25 points higher than Texas (63%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 9.6%10 points lower than Texas (20%)

Worse than Texas

  • Average commute: 29 min9% higher than Texas (27 min)
  • Median rent: $1,4946% higher than Texas ($1,403)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%3 points lower than Texas (2.6%)

Cost of living in Panorama Village

Rent is the cost most newcomers feel first. The median rent in Panorama Village is $1,494 a month, 6% higher than the Texas median of $1,403. To keep that rent at 30% of income, a household needs to earn about $60,000 a year. Right now 12% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $1,261 for a one-bedroom, $1,497 for a two-bedroom and $2,017 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

The median home is worth $291,100, about the same as the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $1,593 before tax, or $1,997 with property tax. That is $503 a month more than the median rent, so renting is the cheaper monthly choice unless you plan to stay for years.

Texas has no state income tax, but property taxes are among the highest in the country. The median homeowner in Panorama Village pays $4,842 a year, 14% higher than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in Panorama VillageStudio$1,2331 bedroom$1,2612 bedrooms$1,4973 bedrooms$2,0174 bedrooms$2,502
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX HUD Metro FMR Area. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent6% higher than Texas$1,494$1,403$1,413
Median home valueAbout the same as Texas$291,100$283,800$332,700
Home value to income4% higher than Texas3.8x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent40 points lower than Texas12%52%51%
Median property tax per year14% higher than Texas$4,842$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them25 points higher than Texas88%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas198119921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,997
Mortgage payment
$1,593
Property tax
$404
Median rent, for comparison
$1,494

Based on a $291,100 home in Panorama Village, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Daily life in Panorama Village

Everyday places mapped inside Panorama Village, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Thunderbird Park, Howard Kravetz Park.

The average one-way commute is 29 minutes, 9% longer than the Texas average. 10% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

Downtown Houston is about 42 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Panorama Village work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

The median household income is $77,411, income per person is $39,463, unemployment is 2.8% and 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
0
Pharmacies
0
Restaurants
2
Cafes
0
Bars
0
Parks
2
Gyms
0
Hospitals and urgent care
1
Childcare
0
Libraries
0

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household incomeAbout the same as Texas$77,411$78,476$80,734
Income per person3% lower than Texas$39,463$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Texas2.8%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty line1 points lower than Texas13%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher4 points higher than Texas38%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher11 points higher than Texas97%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance10 points lower than Texas9.6%20%11%
Homes with broadband internet7 points higher than Texas98%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute9% higher than Texas29 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home5 points lower than Texas9.6%14%15%
Workers who work from home9.6%
Workers who take transit0%
Workers who walk0%
Workers who bike0%

Who lives in Panorama Village

Under 1815%
18 to 3420%
35 to 6436%
65 and over29%

Median age 50.7 years. 18% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White76%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Black0.8%
Asian2.8%
Other or more than one race7.5%

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

Weather in Panorama Village

Panorama Village has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 95°F and January lows about 42°F. There are about 105 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 51 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Panorama Village40°60°80°100°63J67F74M80A86M92J95J96A90S82O72N64DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Conroe, 4 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

Natural hazard risk

FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is low, hurricane risk is high, tornado risk is very high and hail risk is moderate. Even in lower-risk areas, check the FEMA flood map for the exact address before you buy.

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesHigh
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.

Places near Panorama Village

Nearby, Willis gets a C, Conroe gets a C- and Montgomery gets a C-. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

  1. CWillisTown, 6,878 people4 mi
  2. C-ConroeCity, 102,360 people5 mi
  3. C-MontgomeryTown, 2,489 people12 mi
  4. BDeerwoodTown, 2,366 people12 mi
  5. C-ShenandoahTown, 3,705 people14 mi
  6. A+The WoodlandsCity, 121,002 people15 mi

Panorama Village in the Houston area

How it ranks among 125 places in the metro.

  1. 1A+Taylor Lake Village3,721 people25 mito downtown
  2. 2A+Bunker Hill Village3,829 people9 mito downtown
  3. 3A+West University Place14,982 people6 mito downtown
  4. 27A-Richwood4,791 people49 mito downtown
  5. 28A-Nassau Bay5,230 people25 mito downtown
  6. 29A-Winnie3,290 people60 mito downtown
  7. 30A-Panorama Village2,525 people42 mito downtown
  8. 31A-Clear Lake Shores1,140 people27 mito downtown
  9. 32A-Brookside Village1,565 people14 mito downtown
  10. 33A-Meadows Place4,689 people15 mito downtown

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Living in Panorama Village: common questions

Is Panorama Village, TX a good place to live?

Panorama Village gets an overall grade of A- and ranks 133rd of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on internet access and home ownership, and trails on getting around and errands and things to do. It is a strong pick for families and remote workers.

How much does it cost to live in Panorama Village?

Median rent in Panorama Village is $1,494 a month, 6% higher than the Texas median. The median home is worth $291,100, about the same as the Texas median. A median home costs 3.8x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $1,997, including property tax.

Does Panorama Village flood?

FEMA rates river flooding risk in Panorama Village as low, and coastal flooding as not rated. Hazards rated high or very high here: hurricanes, tornadoes, heat waves and wildfires. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.

What is the weather like in Panorama Village?

Summers in Panorama Village peak at about 95°F in July, and January nights fall to about 42°F. Expect around 105 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 51 inches of rain.

How long is the commute in Panorama Village?

The average one-way commute is 29 min, 9% higher than the Texas average. About 9.6% of workers work from home. It is about 42 miles from downtown Houston.

Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.