Town in Denton County, part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metro

Living in Pilot Point, TX

B-

296th of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 60 of 100
88th of 181 in the Dallas-Fort Worth area

We give Pilot Point a B-. It ranks 296th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on errands and things to do and home ownership, and trails on getting around and internet access. It is a strong pick for retirees.

  • Good for retirees
  • Fast-growing
  • Getting around scores low (4 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high
Map of Texas showing where Pilot Point isHoustonSan AntonioAustinPilot Point
Where Pilot Point is in Texas.
Population
8,052+83.6% since 2020
Median rent
$1,430about the same as Texas
Median home value
$292,5003% higher than Texas
Household income
$97,933Median
Average commute
33 minOne way
Violent crime
106Per 100k, 2025

What it's like to live in Pilot Point

Pilot Point sits about 36 miles from downtown Dallas, in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro. 8,052 people lived here in 2025, up 83.6% from 2020, so it is one of the faster-growing places in Texas. It is small-town and rural in feel.

Local spots people know include Pilot Point Old City Park, Pilot Point Community Library and Allen Groff Park.

The median age is 35.7, 35% of households have children, 75% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $97,933 a year (25% higher than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Pilot Point

  • Low violent crime. 106 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, 73% lower than the Texas rate.
  • Plenty close to home. 3 grocery stores, 32 restaurants and 3 parks are mapped in town.
  • Growing fast. The population grew 84% from 2020 to 2025, which usually means new homes, shops and jobs.

Cons of living in Pilot Point

  • Long commutes. The average trip to work takes 33 minutes, against 27 across Texas.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high here.

Who Pilot Point suits

  • FamiliesA reasonable fit: 25% of rated schools earn an A or B and violent crime is 73% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 69% for families.
  • Young professionalsA reasonable fit: household income is 25% higher than the Texas median, with 32 restaurants and 4 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 63% for young professionals.
  • RetireesA strong fit: 16% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 73% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 84% for retirees.
  • Remote workersA reasonable fit: 85% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $1,430 is about the same as the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 51% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetA reasonable fit: the median rent of $1,430 is about the same as the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 56% for people on a budget.

Pilot Point report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Pilot Point with other US towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

  • Cost of living: grade B-

    Median rent $1,430, homes cost 3.0x income.

    57 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $97,933, 6.3% unemployed.

    57 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade C-

    4 rated campuses, 25% rated A or B.

    33 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Safety: grade B-

    106 violent crimes per 100k, 663 property crimes per 100k.

    59 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Errands and things to do: grade A-

    3 grocery stores, 32 restaurants, 3 parks mapped in town.

    80 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 33 min, 20% work from home.

    4 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade D+

    24% have a bachelor’s degree.

    29 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade C

    16% of adults uninsured.

    41 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade B

    75% of homes owner-occupied.

    68 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade D+

    85% of homes have broadband.

    25 of 100 vs US towns

Where Pilot Point stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 25%27 points lower than Texas (52%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 75%12 points higher than Texas (63%)
  • Median household income: $97,93325% higher than Texas ($78,476)

Worse than Texas

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 24%10 points lower than Texas (34%)
  • Average commute: 33 min23% higher than Texas (27 min)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 85%7 points lower than Texas (91%)

Cost of living in Pilot Point

Pilot Point renters pay a median of $1,430 a month, about the same as the statewide median. The usual rule is to spend no more than 30% of income on rent, which means earning around $57,000 a year for a median unit. Right now 25% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $1,536 for a one-bedroom, $1,807 for a two-bedroom and $2,275 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

The median home is worth $292,500, about the same as the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $1,601 before tax, or $1,918 with property tax. That is $488 a month more than the median rent, so renting is the cheaper monthly choice unless you plan to stay for years.

Texas has no state income tax, but property taxes are among the highest in the country. The median homeowner in Pilot Point pays $3,800 a year, 10% lower than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in Pilot PointStudio$1,4911 bedroom$1,5362 bedrooms$1,8073 bedrooms$2,2754 bedrooms$2,892
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Dallas, TX HUD Metro FMR Area. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rentAbout the same as Texas$1,430$1,403$1,413
Median home value3% higher than Texas$292,500$283,800$332,700
Home value to income17% lower than Texas3.0x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent27 points lower than Texas25%52%51%
Median property tax per year10% lower than Texas$3,800$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them12 points higher than Texas75%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas199719921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,918
Mortgage payment
$1,601
Property tax
$317
Median rent, for comparison
$1,430

Based on a $292,500 home in Pilot Point, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Is Pilot Point safe?

In 2025, Pilot Point Police Department reported 8 violent crimes and 50 property crimes. That works out to 106 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 73% lower than the Texas rate of 387, and 663 property crimes per 100,000, 68% lower than the state rate.

Violent crime is up about 151% since 2021, based on the yearly rates below.

Crime rates describe the whole area a police department covers. Some streets are much quieter than the average and some are busier, so look at the neighborhood grades and visit at different times of day.

Violent crimes per 100,000 people in Pilot Point by yearTexas10620212022202320242025

Violent crimes per 100,000 people by year. The dashed line is the Texas rate for 2025.

Violent crime
106
per 100k, Texas 387
Property crime
663
per 100k, Texas 2,086
Property crimes per 100,000 people in Pilot Point by yearTexas66320212022202320242025

Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Pilot Point Police Department, 2025. Rates count reported crimes only and cover the area this police department serves.

Schools in Pilot Point

Pilot Point has 4 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 25% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Pilot Point ISD.

Texas districts usually assign students by attendance zone rather than the closest campus, so check the zone for a specific address with the district before you sign a lease or buy.

Schools grade
33
of 100 vs Texas towns
Average rating
77
Texas median 81

Ratings are the 2025 Texas Education Agency A to F accountability ratings. Always check which school serves a specific address with the district.

Top-rated schools

  • BPilot Point High SchoolHigh, Pilot Point ISD82 of 100
  • CPilot Point Early Childhood CenterOther, Pilot Point ISD77 of 100
  • CPilot Point Selz MiddleMiddle, Pilot Point ISD76 of 100
  • CPilot Point ElementaryElementary, Pilot Point ISD73 of 100

Daily life in Pilot Point

Everyday places mapped inside Pilot Point, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Pilot Point Old City Park, Pilot Point Community Library, Allen Groff Park.

The average one-way commute is 33 minutes, 23% longer than the Texas average. 20% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

Downtown Dallas is about 36 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Pilot Point work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

The median household income is $97,933, income per person is $37,429, unemployment is 6.3% and 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
3
Pharmacies
4
Restaurants
32
Cafes
4
Bars
5
Parks
3
Gyms
4
Hospitals and urgent care
0
Childcare
4
Libraries
2

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income25% higher than Texas$97,933$78,476$80,734
Income per person8% lower than Texas$37,429$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rate1 points higher than Texas6.3%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty line5 points lower than Texas8.5%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher10 points lower than Texas24%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher6 points lower than Texas80%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance3 points lower than Texas16%20%11%
Homes with broadband internet7 points lower than Texas85%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute23% higher than Texas33 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home6 points higher than Texas20%14%15%
Workers who work from home20%
Workers who take transit0%
Workers who walk0%
Workers who bike0%

Who lives in Pilot Point

Under 1822%
18 to 3427%
35 to 6431%
65 and over20%

Median age 35.7 years. 35% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White58%
Hispanic or Latino38%
Black1.1%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race2.6%

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

Weather in Pilot Point

Pilot Point has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 96°F and January lows about 34°F. There are about 95 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 38 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Pilot Point30°50°70°90°56J60F68M76A83M91J96J96A88S78O66N57DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Denton 2 Se, 15 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

Natural hazard risk

FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is moderate, hurricane risk is moderate, tornado risk is very high and hail risk is very high. Even in lower-risk areas, check the FEMA flood map for the exact address before you buy.

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.

Places near Pilot Point

Nearby, Aubrey gets a B-, Celina gets an A- and Savannah gets a B+. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

  1. B-AubreyTown, 7,396 people4 mi
  2. A-CelinaSmall city, 34,268 people5 mi
  3. B+SavannahTown, 6,469 people5 mi
  4. AProsperSmall city, 37,869 people6 mi
  5. CProvidence VillageTown, 8,721 people6 mi
  6. C+Paloma CreekTown, 3,016 people6 mi

Pilot Point in the Dallas-Fort Worth area

How it ranks among 181 places in the metro.

  1. 1A+Flower Mound78,389 people26 mito downtown
  2. 2A+Trophy Club13,733 people29 mito downtown
  3. 3A+University Park25,155 people4 mito downtown
  4. 85B-Aubrey7,396 people33 mito downtown
  5. 86B-Forney31,532 people19 mito downtown
  6. 87B-Lakeside1,401 people42 mito downtown
  7. 88B-Pilot Point5,332 people36 mito downtown
  8. 89B-Godley2,809 people50 mito downtown
  9. 90B-Hudson Oaks2,586 people54 mito downtown
  10. 91B-Irving256,492 people13 mito downtown

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Living in Pilot Point: common questions

Is Pilot Point, TX a good place to live?

We give Pilot Point a B-. It ranks 296th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on errands and things to do and home ownership, and trails on getting around and internet access. It is a strong pick for retirees.

How much does it cost to live in Pilot Point?

Renters in Pilot Point pay a median of $1,430 a month, about the same as the Texas median. The median home is worth $292,500, 3% higher than the Texas median. A median home costs 3.0x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $1,918, including property tax.

Is Pilot Point safe?

In 2025, Pilot Point Police Department reported 106 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 73% lower than the Texas rate. Property crime was 663 per 100,000, 68% lower than the Texas rate.

Are the schools good in Pilot Point?

We found 4 rated public school campuses inside Pilot Point. 25% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 33 of 100 compared with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

Does Pilot Point flood?

FEMA rates river flooding risk in Pilot Point as moderate, and coastal flooding as not rated. Hazards rated high or very high here: tornadoes, heat waves, hail and wildfires. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.

What is the weather like in Pilot Point?

Summers in Pilot Point peak at about 96°F in July, and January nights fall to about 34°F. Expect around 95 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 38 inches of rain.

How long is the commute in Pilot Point?

The average one-way commute is 33 min, 23% higher than the Texas average. About 20% of workers work from home. It is about 36 miles from downtown Dallas.

Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.