Neighborhood in Pecan Grove, Fort Bend County

Living in Long Meadow Farms, Pecan Grove

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1st of 4areas in Pecan Grove
Overall score 94 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Pecan Grove overall: A-

Long Meadow Farms is a neighborhood in Pecan Grove, TX, home to about 4,700 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 4 areas we score in Pecan Grove. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

  • Top-rated schools
  • River flooding risk is very high
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.1 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.9 mi
Restaurant0.8 mi
Gym0.8 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library4.9 mi

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

Population
4,670
Median rent
$1,640
Median home value
$500,000
Household income
$183,500
Average commute
32 min
Homes owned
74%
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What it's like to live in Long Meadow Farms

Long Meadow Farms is a neighborhood in Pecan Grove with about 4,700 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2012), mostly owner-occupied (74%) and 54% of households with children.

It grades A against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 1st of 4 areas in Pecan Grove, which grades A- overall.

Pros of living in Long Meadow Farms

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $183,500, 39% higher than the Pecan Grove median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Long Meadow Farms

  • Higher unemployment. 6.0% of the labor force is out of work, against 2.7% across Pecan Grove.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Long Meadow Farms report card

Each grade compares Long Meadow Farms 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 $1,640, homes cost 2.7x income.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $183,500, 6.0% unemployed.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 91 of 100 on the state rating.

    92 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 C+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 32 min, 15% work from home.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    63% have a bachelor’s degree.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B

    9.4% of adults uninsured.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    74% of homes owner-occupied.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    97% of homes have broadband.

    71 of 100 vs TX areas

Long Meadow Farms compared with Pecan Grove

Better than Pecan Grove

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 9.9%42 points lower than Pecan Grove (52%)
  • Median household income: $183,50039% higher than Pecan Grove ($131,937)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 63%13 points higher than Pecan Grove (50%)

Worse than Pecan Grove

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 74%18 points lower than Pecan Grove (92%)
  • Median rent: $1,6409% higher than Pecan Grove ($1,507)
  • Unemployment rate: 6.0%3 points higher than Pecan Grove (2.7%)

Closest public schools

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

  • AFrost ElementaryElementary, Lamar CISD0.8 mi
  • ADavid Crockett MiddleMiddle, Fort Bend ISD2.4 mi
  • BWilliam B Travis High SchoolHigh, Fort Bend ISD1.9 mi

Cost of living in Long Meadow Farms

Median rent in Long Meadow Farms is $1,640 a month, 9% higher than the Pecan Grove median. A household would need about $66,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $500,000, 30% higher than the Pecan Grove median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,463 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHerePecan GroveTexas
Median rent9% higher than Pecan Grove$1,640$1,507$1,403
Median home value30% higher than Pecan Grove$500,000$383,500$283,800
Home value to income6% lower than Pecan Grove2.7x2.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent42 points lower than Pecan Grove9.9%52%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them18 points lower than Pecan Grove74%92%63%
Vacant homes3 points higher than Pecan Grove9.3%6.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Pecan Grove201219971992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,463
Mortgage payment
$2,737
Property tax
$726
Median rent, for comparison
$1,640

Based on a $500,000 home in Long Meadow Farms, 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 GroveTexas
Median household income39% higher than Pecan Grove$183,500$131,937$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points higher than Pecan Grove6.0%2.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points lower than Pecan Grove2.2%5.9%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher13 points higher than Pecan Grove63%50%34%
Average commute12% lower than Pecan Grove32 min36 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points lower than Pecan Grove15%18%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points higher than Pecan Grove2.7%0.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet1 points lower than Pecan Grove97%99%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery high
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in Long Meadow Farms

Under 1827%
18 to 3421%
35 to 6443%
65 and over8.8%
Race and ethnicity
White45%
Hispanic or Latino30%
Black12%
Asian7.3%
Other or more than one race6.0%

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

Other neighborhoods in Pecan Grove

  1. 2ARiversideMedian rent $1,180
  2. 3A-Waterside EstatesMedian rent $1,460
  3. 4B+The GroveMedian rent $1,550

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. AHarris CrossingMansfield
  2. A-SiennaSan Antonio
  3. A-The Forest at Stone OakSan Antonio

Questions about Long Meadow Farms

Is Long Meadow Farms a good place to live?

Long Meadow Farms is a neighborhood in Pecan Grove, TX, home to about 4,700 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 4 areas we score in Pecan Grove. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Long Meadow Farms?

Median rent in Long Meadow Farms is $1,640 a month, 9% higher than the Pecan Grove median. The median home is worth $500,000, 30% higher than the Pecan Grove median. A median home costs 2.7x the median household income, compared with 2.9x across Pecan Grove.

What schools serve Long Meadow Farms?

The closest rated public schools are Frost Elementary (elementary, rated A), David Crockett Middle (middle, rated A) and William B Travis 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 Long Meadow Farms 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.