Neighborhood in Pecan Grove, Fort Bend County

Living in Waterside Estates, Pecan Grove

A-

3rd of 4areas in Pecan Grove
Overall score 85 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Pecan Grove overall: A-

Waterside Estates is a neighborhood in Pecan Grove, TX, home to about 11,200 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 4 areas we score in Pecan Grove. It does best on jobs and income and worst on getting around.

  • Lots of parks
  • Getting around scores low (14 of 100)
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.2 mi
Pharmacy1.2 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe1.1 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym1.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.5 mi
Childcare1.0 mi
Library4.6 mi

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

Population
11,220
Median rent
$1,460
Median home value
$478,000
Household income
$144,100
Average commute
36 min
Homes owned
89%
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What it's like to live in Waterside Estates

Waterside Estates is a neighborhood in Pecan Grove with about 11,200 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2006), mostly owner-occupied (89%) and 54% of households with children.

It grades A- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 3rd of 4 areas in Pecan Grove, which grades A- overall.

Pros of living in Waterside Estates

  • 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 Waterside Estates

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes, tornadoes and heat waves as very high in this part of town.

Waterside Estates report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade C+

    Median rent $1,460, homes cost 3.3x income.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A

    Median household income $144,100, 2.6% unemployed.

    89 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 88 of 100 on the state rating.

    81 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+

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 36 min, 21% work from home.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    57% have a bachelor’s degree.

    78 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B

    9.7% of adults uninsured.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    89% of homes owner-occupied.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A-

    100% of homes have broadband.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

Waterside Estates compared with Pecan Grove

Better than Pecan Grove

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 57%7 points higher than Pecan Grove (50%)
  • People below the poverty line: 2.1%4 points lower than Pecan Grove (5.9%)
  • Median household income: $144,1009% higher than Pecan Grove ($131,937)

Worse than Pecan Grove

  • Home value to income: 3.3x14% higher than Pecan Grove (2.9x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 89%3 points lower than Pecan Grove (92%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BJames C Neill ElementaryElementary, Fort Bend ISD0.7 mi
  • AJames Bowie MiddleMiddle, Fort Bend ISD1.3 mi
  • BWilliam B Travis High SchoolHigh, Fort Bend ISD1.1 mi

Cost of living in Waterside Estates

Median rent in Waterside Estates is $1,460 a month, about the same as the Pecan Grove median. A household would need about $58,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $478,000, 25% higher than the Pecan Grove median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,333 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHerePecan GroveTexas
Median rent3% lower than Pecan Grove$1,460$1,507$1,403
Median home value25% higher than Pecan Grove$478,000$383,500$283,800
Home value to income14% higher than Pecan Grove3.3x2.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent1 points lower than Pecan Grove51%52%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them3 points lower than Pecan Grove89%92%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Pecan Grove3.7%6.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Pecan Grove200619971992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,333
Mortgage payment
$2,616
Property tax
$717
Median rent, for comparison
$1,460

Based on a $478,000 home in Waterside Estates, 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 income9% higher than Pecan Grove$144,100$131,937$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Pecan Grove2.6%2.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points lower than Pecan Grove2.1%5.9%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher7 points higher than Pecan Grove57%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 Grove0.1%0.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet1 points higher than Pecan Grove100%99%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Waterside Estates

Under 1831%
18 to 3414%
35 to 6443%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White38%
Hispanic or Latino26%
Black11%
Asian24%
Other or more than one race1.0%

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

Other neighborhoods in Pecan Grove

  1. 1ALong Meadow FarmsMedian rent $1,640
  2. 2ARiversideMedian rent $1,180
  3. 4B+The GroveMedian rent $1,550

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. AVillages of Hidden LakePflugerville
  2. ACentral MelissaMelissa
  3. A-Magnolia CreekLeague City

Questions about Waterside Estates

Is Waterside Estates a good place to live?

Waterside Estates is a neighborhood in Pecan Grove, TX, home to about 11,200 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 4 areas we score in Pecan Grove. It does best on jobs and income and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Waterside Estates?

Median rent in Waterside Estates is $1,460 a month, 3% lower than the Pecan Grove median. The median home is worth $478,000, 25% higher than the Pecan Grove median. A median home costs 3.3x the median household income, compared with 2.9x across Pecan Grove.

What schools serve Waterside Estates?

The closest rated public schools are James C Neill Elementary (elementary, rated B), James Bowie 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 3 Census block groups closest to the Waterside Estates 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.