Neighborhood in Pecan Grove, Fort Bend County

Living in Riverside, Pecan Grove

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2nd of 4areas in Pecan Grove
Overall score 90 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Pecan Grove overall: A-

Riverside is a neighborhood in Pecan Grove, TX, home to about 3,500 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 4 areas we score in Pecan Grove. It does best on education levels and worst on getting around.

  • Getting around scores low (4 of 100)
  • River flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.1 mi
Pharmacy1.6 mi
Park1.0 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare1.0 mi
Library1.7 mi

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

Population
3,460
Median rent
$1,180
Median home value
$372,000
Household income
$125,000
Average commute
36 min
Homes owned
98%
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What it's like to live in Riverside

Riverside is a neighborhood in Pecan Grove with about 3,500 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2008), mostly owner-occupied (98%) and 30% of households with children.

Our grade for Riverside is A. That puts it 2nd of 4 areas we grade in Pecan Grove, a city that gets an A- overall.

Pros of living in Riverside

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,180, 22% lower than the Pecan Grove median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.

Cons of living in Riverside

  • Higher poverty. 14% of residents live below the poverty line, against 5.9% across Pecan Grove.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Riverside report card

Each grade compares Riverside 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-

    Median rent $1,180, homes cost 3.0x income.

    85 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $125,000, 0% unemployed.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 88 of 100 on the state rating.

    80 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-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 36 min, 21% work from home.

    4 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    41% have a bachelor’s degree.

    85 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    11% of adults uninsured.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    98% of homes owner-occupied.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

Riverside compared with Pecan Grove

Better than Pecan Grove

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%52 points lower than Pecan Grove (52%)
  • Median rent: $1,18022% lower than Pecan Grove ($1,507)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 98%5 points higher than Pecan Grove (92%)

Worse than Pecan Grove

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 41%9 points lower than Pecan Grove (50%)
  • People below the poverty line: 14%8 points higher than Pecan Grove (5.9%)
  • Median household income: $125,0005% lower than Pecan Grove ($131,937)

Closest public schools

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

  • BStephen F Austin ElementaryElementary, Lamar CISD1.6 mi
  • AJames Bowie MiddleMiddle, Fort Bend ISD2.7 mi
  • BLamar Cons High SchoolHigh, Lamar CISD3.3 mi

Cost of living in Riverside

Median rent in Riverside is $1,180 a month, 22% lower than the Pecan Grove median. A household would need about $47,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $372,000, about the same as the Pecan Grove median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,600 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHerePecan GroveTexas
Median rent22% lower than Pecan Grove$1,180$1,507$1,403
Median home valueAbout the same as Pecan Grove$372,000$383,500$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Pecan Grove3.0x2.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent52 points lower than Pecan Grove0%52%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them5 points higher than Pecan Grove98%92%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Pecan Grove7.6%6.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Pecan Grove200819971992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,600
Mortgage payment
$2,036
Property tax
$564
Median rent, for comparison
$1,180

Based on a $372,000 home in Riverside, 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 income5% lower than Pecan Grove$125,000$131,937$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Pecan Grove0%2.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line8 points higher than Pecan Grove14%5.9%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher9 points lower than Pecan Grove41%50%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Pecan Grove36 min36 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points higher than Pecan Grove21%18%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Pecan Grove0%0.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Pecan Grove98%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
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Riverside

Under 1819%
18 to 3425%
35 to 6443%
65 and over14%
Race and ethnicity
White27%
Hispanic or Latino40%
Black23%
Asian1.5%
Other or more than one race8.8%

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

Other neighborhoods in Pecan Grove

  1. 1ALong Meadow FarmsMedian rent $1,640
  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. A-North SchertzSchertz
  2. A+SundanceThe Woodlands
  3. A-Mills BranchHouston

Questions about Riverside

Is Riverside a good place to live?

Riverside is a neighborhood in Pecan Grove, TX, home to about 3,500 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 4 areas we score in Pecan Grove. It does best on education levels and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Riverside?

Renters in Riverside pay a median of $1,180 a month, 22% lower than the Pecan Grove median. The median home is worth $372,000, about the same as the Pecan Grove median. A median home costs 3.0x the median household income, compared with 2.9x across Pecan Grove.

What schools serve Riverside?

The closest rated public schools are Stephen F Austin Elementary (elementary, rated B), James Bowie Middle (middle, rated A) and Lamar Cons 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 Riverside 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.