Neighborhood in Pecan Acres, Tarrant County
Living in Southwest Pecan Acres, Pecan Acres
1st of 3areas in Pecan Acres
Overall score 86 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Pecan Acres overall: D
Southwest Pecan Acres covers part of Pecan Acres, TX, home to about 2,100 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 3 areas we score in Pecan Acres. It does best on jobs and income and worst on errands and things to do.
- Pricey
- Errands and things to do scores low (17 of 100)
- Getting around scores low (19 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 3.9 mi |
| Pharmacy | 4.2 mi |
| Park | 1.1 mi |
| Cafe | 3.9 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.5 mi |
| Gym | 1.9 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 4.5 mi |
| Childcare | 3.0 mi |
| Library | 3.8 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 2,090
- Median rent
- No data
- Median home value
- $744,000
- Household income
- $204,400
- Average commute
- 42 min
- Homes owned
- 91%
What it's like to live in Southwest Pecan Acres
Southwest Pecan Acres is an area in Pecan Acres with about 2,100 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2007), mostly owner-occupied (91%) and 23% of households with children.
Our grade for Southwest Pecan Acres is A-. That puts it 1st of 3 areas we grade in Pecan Acres, a city that gets a D overall.
Pros of living in Southwest Pecan Acres
- Higher incomes. The median household earns $204,400, 79% higher than the Pecan Acres median.
Cons of living in Southwest Pecan Acres
- Groceries are a drive. The nearest grocery store is about 3.9 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, hail and wildfires as very high in this part of town.
Southwest Pecan Acres report card
Each grade compares Southwest 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 A-
Homes cost 3.6x income.
84 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade A+
Median household income $204,400, 0% unemployed.
99 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade C-
Nearby schools average 78 of 100 on the state rating.
38 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
No full year of crime data from local police.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade D
Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
17 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade D
Average commute 42 min, 25% work from home.
19 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade A
68% have a bachelor’s degree.
92 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade A-
6.9% of adults uninsured.
83 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade B-
91% of homes owner-occupied.
58 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade B+
98% of homes have broadband.
76 of 100 vs TX areas
Southwest Pecan Acres compared with Pecan Acres
Better than Pecan Acres
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%59 points lower than Pecan Acres (59%)
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 68%32 points higher than Pecan Acres (36%)
- Median household income: $204,40079% higher than Pecan Acres ($114,141)
Worse than Pecan Acres
- Average commute: 42 min8% higher than Pecan Acres (39 min)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- CLiberty ElementaryElementary, Azle ISD1.8 mi
- CW E Hoover ElementaryMiddle, Azle ISD2.7 mi
- BAzle High SchoolHigh, Azle ISD3.5 mi
Cost of living in Southwest Pecan Acres
The median home is worth $744,000, 51% higher than the Pecan Acres median, which means a monthly payment of about $4,884 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Pecan Acres | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value51% higher than Pecan Acres | $744,000 | $493,500 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income16% lower than Pecan Acres | 3.6x | 4.3x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent59 points lower than Pecan Acres | 0% | 59% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them2 points higher than Pecan Acres | 91% | 90% | 63% |
| Vacant homes3 points lower than Pecan Acres | 13% | 16% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Pecan Acres | 2007 | 2006 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $4,072
- Property tax
- $812
Based on a $744,000 home in Southwest 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
| Measure | Here | Pecan Acres | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income79% higher than Pecan Acres | $204,400 | $114,141 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate10 points lower than Pecan Acres | 0% | 10% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line7 points lower than Pecan Acres | 0.5% | 7.9% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher32 points higher than Pecan Acres | 68% | 36% | 34% |
| Average commute8% higher than Pecan Acres | 42 min | 39 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home5 points higher than Pecan Acres | 25% | 20% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points higher than Pecan Acres | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Pecan Acres | 98% | 95% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingHigh
- HurricanesLow
- TornadoesVery high
- HailVery high
- Heat wavesHigh
- WildfiresVery high
- Winter stormsModerate
- Strong windVery low
Who lives in Southwest Pecan Acres
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in Pecan Acres
- 2B+Southeast Pecan Acres
- 3D-Northwest Pecan AcresMedian rent $980
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- A-Cedar MeadowsAtascocita
- ALakewood EstatesHighland Village
- B+Fairway Ranch EstatesRoyse City
Questions about Southwest Pecan Acres
Is Southwest Pecan Acres a good place to live?
Southwest Pecan Acres covers part of Pecan Acres, TX, home to about 2,100 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 3 areas we score in Pecan Acres. It does best on jobs and income and worst on errands and things to do.
How much does it cost to live in Southwest Pecan Acres?
The median home is worth $744,000, 51% higher than the Pecan Acres median. A median home costs 3.6x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Pecan Acres.
What schools serve Southwest Pecan Acres?
The closest rated public schools are Liberty Elementary (elementary, rated C), W E Hoover Elementary (middle, rated C) and Azle High School (high, rated B). 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.