Town in Tarrant County, part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metro

Living in Pecan Acres, TX

D

585th of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 21 of 100
147th of 181 in the Dallas-Fort Worth area

Pecan Acres gets an overall grade of D and ranks 585th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on internet access and education levels, and trails on errands and things to do and getting around.

  • Pricey
  • Cost of living scores low (15 of 100)
  • Errands and things to do scores low (7 of 100)
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Where Pecan Acres is in Texas.
Population
4,161
Median rent
$1,2958% lower than Texas
Median home value
$493,50074% higher than Texas
Household income
$114,141Median
Average commute
39 minOne way
Violent crime
No dataNo full-year report

What it's like to live in Pecan Acres

Pecan Acres sits about 43 miles from downtown Dallas, in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro. About 4,161 people live here. It is small-town and rural in feel, with mostly newer homes (the median home was built in 2006).

Places locals use include South Wise County Park and Eagle Lake Beach Fort Worth Texas.

The median age is 39.4, 34% of households have children, 90% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $114,141 a year (45% higher than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Pecan Acres

  • High incomes. The median household earns $114,141, 45% higher than the Texas median.

Cons of living in Pecan Acres

  • Higher unemployment. 10% of the labor force is out of work, against 5.3% statewide.
  • Long commutes. The average trip to work takes 39 minutes, against 27 across Texas.
  • Errands mean a drive. Compared with similar Texas places, fewer homes here are within a mile of a grocery store, pharmacy, park or clinic.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, hail and wildfires as very high here.

Who Pecan Acres suits

  • FamiliesNot the best fit. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 14% for families.
  • Young professionalsNot the best fit: household income is 45% higher than the Texas median, with 7 restaurants and 0 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 12% for young professionals.
  • RetireesNot the best fit: 11% of working-age adults are uninsured. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 21% for retirees.
  • Remote workersA reasonable fit: 95% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $1,295 is 8% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 41% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetNot the best fit: the median rent of $1,295 is 8% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 9% for people on a budget.

Pecan Acres report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Pecan Acres 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 D-

    Median rent $1,295, homes cost 4.3x income.

    15 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $114,141, 10% unemployed.

    54 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade D

    Not enough data.

    22 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 F

    0 grocery stores, 7 restaurants, 2 parks mapped in town.

    7 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 39 min, 20% work from home.

    11 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade B

    36% have a bachelor’s degree.

    66 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade B-

    11% of adults uninsured.

    59 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    90% of homes owner-occupied.

    58 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade B+

    95% of homes have broadband.

    79 of 100 vs US towns

Where Pecan Acres stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 90%27 points higher than Texas (63%)
  • Median household income: $114,14145% higher than Texas ($78,476)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 11%9 points lower than Texas (20%)

Worse than Texas

  • Average commute: 39 min47% higher than Texas (27 min)
  • Home value to income: 4.3x20% higher than Texas (3.6x)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 59%7 points higher than Texas (52%)

Cost of living in Pecan Acres

Rent is the cost most newcomers feel first. The median rent in Pecan Acres is $1,295 a month, 8% lower than the Texas median of $1,403. To keep that rent at 30% of income, a household needs to earn about $52,000 a year. Right now 59% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $1,481 for a one-bedroom, $1,745 for a two-bedroom and $2,284 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 $493,500, 74% higher than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $2,701 before tax, or $3,279 with property tax. That is $1,984 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 Pecan Acres pays $6,936 a year, 64% 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 Pecan AcresStudio$1,4611 bedroom$1,4812 bedrooms$1,7453 bedrooms$2,2844 bedrooms$2,866
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Fort Worth-Arlington, TX HUD Metro FMR Area. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent8% lower than Texas$1,295$1,403$1,413
Median home value74% higher than Texas$493,500$283,800$332,700
Home value to income20% higher than Texas4.3x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent7 points higher than Texas59%52%51%
Median property tax per year64% higher than Texas$6,936$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them27 points higher than Texas90%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas200619921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,279
Mortgage payment
$2,701
Property tax
$578
Median rent, for comparison
$1,295

Based on a $493,500 home in Pecan Acres, 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.

Best neighborhoods in Pecan Acres

We grade 3 areas inside Pecan Acres. The top three are Southwest Pecan Acres (A-), Southeast Pecan Acres (B+) and Northwest Pecan Acres (D-). Use the map to color the city by any grade, or the sliders to rank areas by what you care about.

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    All 3 Pecan Acres neighborhoods, A to Z

    Daily life in Pecan Acres

    Everyday places mapped inside Pecan Acres, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include South Wise County Park, Eagle Lake Beach Fort Worth Texas.

    The average one-way commute is 39 minutes, 47% longer than the Texas average. 20% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

    Downtown Dallas is about 43 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Pecan Acres work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

    The median household income is $114,141, income per person is $86,523, unemployment is 10% and 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

    Grocery stores
    0
    Pharmacies
    0
    Restaurants
    7
    Cafes
    0
    Bars
    0
    Parks
    2
    Gyms
    4
    Hospitals and urgent care
    0
    Childcare
    0
    Libraries
    0

    Jobs, income and education

    MeasureHereTexasUS
    Median household income45% higher than Texas$114,141$78,476$80,734
    Income per person112% higher than Texas$86,523$40,752$44,673
    Unemployment rate5 points higher than Texas10%5.3%5.2%
    People below the poverty line6 points lower than Texas7.9%14%12%
    Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher2 points higher than Texas36%34%36%
    Adults with a high school diploma or higher7 points higher than Texas93%86%90%
    Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance9 points lower than Texas11%20%11%
    Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than Texas95%91%91%

    Getting to work

    MeasureHereTexasUS
    Average commute47% higher than Texas39 min27 min26 min
    Workers who work from home5 points higher than Texas20%14%15%
    Workers who work from home20%
    Workers who take transit0%
    Workers who walk1.3%
    Workers who bike0%

    Who lives in Pecan Acres

    Under 1823%
    18 to 3418%
    35 to 6446%
    65 and over12%

    Median age 39.4 years. 34% of households have children.

    Race and ethnicity
    White86%
    Hispanic or Latino8.5%
    Black0.3%
    Asian0.6%
    Other or more than one race4.7%

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    Weather in Pecan Acres

    Pecan Acres has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 97°F and January lows about 36°F. There are about 108 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 37 inches of rain a year.

    Average monthly high and low temperatures in Pecan Acres30°50°70°90°57J62F69M76A84M93J97J97A89S79O67N58DRain

    Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Ft Worth Alliance Ap, 9 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

    Natural hazard risk

    FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is high, hurricane risk is low, tornado risk is very high and hail risk is very high. Before you buy, look up the FEMA flood zone for the exact address and get a flood insurance quote, since standard home policies do not cover floods.

    • River floodingHigh
    • HurricanesLow
    • TornadoesVery high
    • HailVery high
    • Heat wavesHigh
    • WildfiresVery high
    • Winter stormsModerate
    • Strong windLow

    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 Pecan Acres

    Nearby, Newark gets a C, Pelican Bay gets an F and Aurora 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. CNewarkTown, 1,177 people1 mi
    2. FPelican BayTown, 2,399 people5 mi
    3. C+AuroraTown, 1,760 people5 mi
    4. B+RhomeTown, 1,699 people6 mi
    5. D-BriarTown, 7,228 people6 mi
    6. CRenoTown, 3,272 people6 mi

    Pecan Acres in the Dallas-Fort Worth area

    How it ranks among 181 places in the metro.

    1. 1A+Flower Mound78,389 people26 mito downtown
    2. 2A+Trophy Club13,733 people29 mito downtown
    3. 3A+University Park25,155 people4 mito downtown
    4. 144DCockrell Hill3,703 people8 mito downtown
    5. 145DItaly2,372 people43 mito downtown
    6. 146DArlington397,742 people22 mito downtown
    7. 147DPecan Acres4,161 people43 mito downtown
    8. 148DNew Fairview1,570 people45 mito downtown
    9. 149DRio Vista1,312 people52 mito downtown
    10. 150DEnnis22,588 people33 mito downtown

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    Living in Pecan Acres: common questions

    Is Pecan Acres, TX a good place to live?

    Pecan Acres gets an overall grade of D and ranks 585th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on internet access and education levels, and trails on errands and things to do and getting around.

    How much does it cost to live in Pecan Acres?

    Median rent in Pecan Acres is $1,295 a month, 8% lower than the Texas median. The median home is worth $493,500, 74% higher than the Texas median. A median home costs 4.3x 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 $3,279, including property tax.

    What are the best neighborhoods in Pecan Acres?

    Based on our scores, the top-rated areas in Pecan Acres are Southwest Pecan Acres, Southeast Pecan Acres and Northwest Pecan Acres. We score 3 areas in the city.

    Does Pecan Acres flood?

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

    What is the weather like in Pecan Acres?

    Summers in Pecan Acres peak at about 97°F in July, and January nights fall to about 36°F. Expect around 108 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 37 inches of rain.

    How long is the commute in Pecan Acres?

    The average one-way commute is 39 min, 47% higher than the Texas average. About 20% of workers work from home. It is about 43 miles from downtown Dallas.

    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.