Neighborhood in Pecan Acres, Tarrant County

Living in Northwest Pecan Acres, Pecan Acres

D-

3rd of 3areas in Pecan Acres
Overall score 10 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Pecan Acres overall: D

Northwest Pecan Acres covers part of Pecan Acres, TX, home to about 2,000 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 3 areas we score in Pecan Acres. It does best on cost of living and worst on education levels.

  • Affordable
  • Jobs and income scores low (11 of 100)
  • Errands and things to do scores low (19 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store2.3 mi
Pharmacy3.4 mi
Park0.6 mi
Cafe1.1 mi
Restaurant1.1 mi
Gym1.0 mi
Hospital or urgent care6.0 mi
Childcare3.5 mi
Library1.6 mi

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

Population
2,030
Median rent
$980
Median home value
$128,000
Household income
$68,300
Average commute
33 min
Homes owned
65%
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What it's like to live in Northwest Pecan Acres

Northwest Pecan Acres is an area in Pecan Acres with about 2,000 residents, homes built around 1989, mostly owner-occupied (65%) and 39% of households with children.

Our grade for Northwest Pecan Acres is D-. That puts it 3rd of 3 areas we grade in Pecan Acres, a city that gets a D overall.

Pros of living in Northwest Pecan Acres

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $980, 24% lower than the Pecan Acres median.

Cons of living in Northwest Pecan Acres

  • Higher poverty. 26% of residents live below the poverty line, against 7.9% across Pecan Acres.
  • Higher unemployment. 16% of the labor force is out of work, against 10% across Pecan Acres.
  • Groceries are a drive. The nearest grocery store is about 2.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Northwest Pecan Acres report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade B+

    Median rent $980, homes cost 1.9x income.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $68,300, 16% unemployed.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C

    Nearby schools average 80 of 100 on the state rating.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    No full year of crime data from local police.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade D

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 33 min, 5.3% work from home.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    3.6% have a bachelor’s degree.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    17% of adults uninsured.

    18 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    65% of homes owner-occupied.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    91% of homes have broadband.

    39 of 100 vs TX areas

Northwest Pecan Acres compared with Pecan Acres

Better than Pecan Acres

  • Home value to income: 1.9x57% lower than Pecan Acres (4.3x)
  • Median rent: $98024% lower than Pecan Acres ($1,295)
  • Average commute: 33 min16% lower than Pecan Acres (39 min)

Worse than Pecan Acres

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 3.6%33 points lower than Pecan Acres (36%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 65%24 points lower than Pecan Acres (90%)
  • People below the poverty line: 26%18 points higher than Pecan Acres (7.9%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BSeven Hills ElementaryElementary, Northwest ISD1.4 mi
  • BChisholm Trail MiddleMiddle, Northwest ISD2.2 mi
  • CBoyd High SchoolHigh, Boyd ISD6 mi

Cost of living in Northwest Pecan Acres

Median rent in Northwest Pecan Acres is $980 a month, 24% lower than the Pecan Acres median. A household would need about $39,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $128,000, 74% lower than the Pecan Acres median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,011 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHerePecan AcresTexas
Median rent24% lower than Pecan Acres$980$1,295$1,403
Median home value74% lower than Pecan Acres$128,000$493,500$283,800
Home value to income57% lower than Pecan Acres1.9x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as Pecan Acres60%59%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them24 points lower than Pecan Acres65%90%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Pecan Acres16%16%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Pecan Acres198920061992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,011
Mortgage payment
$701
Property tax
$310
Median rent, for comparison
$980

Based on a $128,000 home in Northwest 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 for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHerePecan AcresTexas
Median household income40% lower than Pecan Acres$68,300$114,141$78,476
Unemployment rate6 points higher than Pecan Acres16%10%5.3%
People below the poverty line18 points higher than Pecan Acres26%7.9%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher33 points lower than Pecan Acres3.6%36%34%
Average commute16% lower than Pecan Acres33 min39 min27 min
Workers who work from home14 points lower than Pecan Acres5.3%20%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Pecan Acres0%1.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points lower than Pecan Acres91%95%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in Northwest Pecan Acres

Under 1824%
18 to 3434%
35 to 6434%
65 and over8.8%
Race and ethnicity
White64%
Hispanic or Latino29%
Black0.9%
Asian0.1%
Other or more than one race6.2%

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

Other neighborhoods in Pecan Acres

  1. 1A-Southwest Pecan Acres
  2. 2B+Southeast Pecan Acres

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D-Southwest BaytownBaytown
  2. DCentral AltonAlton
  3. DCentral ChannelviewChannelview

Questions about Northwest Pecan Acres

Is Northwest Pecan Acres a good place to live?

Northwest Pecan Acres covers part of Pecan Acres, TX, home to about 2,000 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 3 areas we score in Pecan Acres. It does best on cost of living and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Northwest Pecan Acres?

Renters in Northwest Pecan Acres pay a median of $980 a month, 24% lower than the Pecan Acres median. The median home is worth $128,000, 74% lower than the Pecan Acres median. A median home costs 1.9x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Pecan Acres.

What schools serve Northwest Pecan Acres?

The closest rated public schools are Seven Hills Elementary (elementary, rated B), Chisholm Trail Middle (middle, rated B) and Boyd High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 1 Census block group in this part of Pecan Acres that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.