Town in Fort Bend County, part of the Houston metro

Living in Pleak, TX

B+

165th of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 77 of 100
38th of 125 in the Houston area

Pleak gets an overall grade of B+ and ranks 165th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on internet access and jobs and income, and trails on education levels and health. It is a strong pick for remote workers.

  • Good for remote workers
  • Fast-growing
  • Education levels scores low (3 of 100)
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Where Pleak is in Texas.
Population
1,202+23.4% since 2020
Median rent
$1,06624% lower than Texas
Median home value
$318,40012% higher than Texas
Household income
$72,007Median
Average commute
23 minOne way
Violent crime
No dataNo full-year report

What it's like to live in Pleak

Pleak sits about 33 miles from downtown Houston, in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro. 1,202 people lived here in 2025, up 23.4% from 2020, so it is one of the faster-growing places in Texas. It is spread out.

The median age is 45.1, 23% of households have children, 65% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $72,007 a year (8% lower than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Pleak

  • Lower rent. Median rent is $1,066, 24% lower than the Texas median.
  • Growing fast. The population grew 23% from 2020 to 2025, which usually means new homes, shops and jobs.

Cons of living in Pleak

  • Long, hot summers. Expect about 122 days a year at 90°F or hotter.

Who Pleak suits

  • FamiliesA reasonable fit. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 70% for families.
  • Young professionalsA reasonable fit: household income is 8% lower than the Texas median, with 2 restaurants and 0 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 66% for young professionals.
  • Remote workersA reasonable fit: 96% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $1,066 is 24% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 92% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetA reasonable fit: the median rent of $1,066 is 24% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 62% for people on a budget.

Pleak report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Pleak 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 $1,066, homes cost 4.4x income.

    57 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $72,007, 1.5% unemployed.

    82 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade B-

    Not enough data.

    60 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Safety: no grade

    No full year of crime data from local police.

    No score vs TX towns

  • Errands and things to do: no grade

    0 grocery stores, 2 restaurants, 1 park mapped in town.

    No score vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade C

    Average commute 23 min, 13% work from home.

    43 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade F

    8.2% have a bachelor’s degree.

    3 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade D+

    23% of adults uninsured.

    31 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    65% of homes owner-occupied.

    62 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade A-

    96% of homes have broadband.

    82 of 100 vs US towns

Where Pleak stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%52 points lower than Texas (52%)
  • Median rent: $1,06624% lower than Texas ($1,403)
  • People below the poverty line: 4.7%9 points lower than Texas (14%)

Worse than Texas

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 8.2%26 points lower than Texas (34%)
  • Home value to income: 4.4x22% higher than Texas (3.6x)
  • Median household income: $72,0078% lower than Texas ($78,476)

Cost of living in Pleak

Pleak renters pay a median of $1,066 a month, 24% lower than the statewide median. The usual rule is to spend no more than 30% of income on rent, which means earning around $43,000 a year for a median unit. Right now 0% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $1,261 for a one-bedroom, $1,497 for a two-bedroom and $2,017 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 $318,400, 12% higher than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $1,743 before tax, or $2,091 with property tax. That is $1,025 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 Pleak pays $4,173 a year, about the same as 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 PleakStudio$1,2331 bedroom$1,2612 bedrooms$1,4973 bedrooms$2,0174 bedrooms$2,502
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX HUD Metro FMR Area. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent24% lower than Texas$1,066$1,403$1,413
Median home value12% higher than Texas$318,400$283,800$332,700
Home value to income22% higher than Texas4.4x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent52 points lower than Texas0%52%51%
Median property tax per yearAbout the same as Texas$4,173$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them2 points higher than Texas65%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas198619921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,091
Mortgage payment
$1,743
Property tax
$348
Median rent, for comparison
$1,066

Based on a $318,400 home in Pleak, 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.

Daily life in Pleak

Everyday places mapped inside Pleak, from Overture Maps.

The average one-way commute is 23 minutes, 14% shorter than the Texas average. 13% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

Downtown Houston is about 33 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Pleak work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

The median household income is $72,007, income per person is $31,116, unemployment is 1.5% and 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
0
Pharmacies
0
Restaurants
2
Cafes
0
Bars
0
Parks
1
Gyms
0
Hospitals and urgent care
0
Childcare
0
Libraries
0

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income8% lower than Texas$72,007$78,476$80,734
Income per person24% lower than Texas$31,116$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rate4 points lower than Texas1.5%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty line9 points lower than Texas4.7%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher26 points lower than Texas8.2%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher14 points lower than Texas72%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance3 points higher than Texas23%20%11%
Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than Texas96%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute14% lower than Texas23 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home2 points lower than Texas13%14%15%
Workers who work from home13%
Workers who take transit0%
Workers who walk0.7%
Workers who bike0%

Who lives in Pleak

Under 1816%
18 to 3426%
35 to 6443%
65 and over14%

Median age 45.1 years. 23% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White24%
Hispanic or Latino68%
Black0%
Asian3.1%
Other or more than one race4.4%

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Weather in Pleak

Pleak has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 92°F and January lows about 43°F. There are about 122 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 50 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Pleak40°60°80°100°63J67F72M79A85M90J92J93A89S82O72N65DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Thompsons 3 Wsw, 12 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

Natural hazard risk

    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 Pleak

    Nearby, Rosenberg gets a D-, Cumings gets an A and Needville 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. D-RosenbergSmall city, 40,646 people2 mi
    2. ACumingsTown, 2,535 people6 mi
    3. BNeedvilleTown, 3,094 people7 mi
    4. D-RichmondSmall city, 12,582 people9 mi
    5. A-Pecan GroveSmall city, 24,272 people10 mi
    6. A+Sugar LandCity, 110,016 people13 mi

    Pleak in the Houston area

    How it ranks among 125 places in the metro.

    1. 1A+Taylor Lake Village3,721 people25 mito downtown
    2. 2A+Bunker Hill Village3,829 people9 mito downtown
    3. 3A+West University Place14,982 people6 mito downtown
    4. 35B+Pinehurst4,266 people34 mito downtown
    5. 36B+Mont Belvieu9,020 people31 mito downtown
    6. 37B+Shoreacres1,580 people25 mito downtown
    7. 38B+Pleak2,344 people33 mito downtown
    8. 39B+Bayou Vista1,754 people42 mito downtown
    9. 40B+Atascocita99,354 people18 mito downtown
    10. 41B+Sweeny3,591 people54 mito downtown

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    Living in Pleak: common questions

    Is Pleak, TX a good place to live?

    Pleak gets an overall grade of B+ and ranks 165th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on internet access and jobs and income, and trails on education levels and health. It is a strong pick for remote workers.

    How much does it cost to live in Pleak?

    Renters in Pleak pay a median of $1,066 a month, 24% lower than the Texas median. The median home is worth $318,400, 12% higher than the Texas median. A median home costs 4.4x 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 $2,091, including property tax.

    What is the weather like in Pleak?

    Summers in Pleak peak at about 92°F in July, and January nights fall to about 43°F. Expect around 122 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 50 inches of rain.

    How long is the commute in Pleak?

    The average one-way commute is 23 min, 14% lower than the Texas average. About 13% of workers work from home. It is about 33 miles from downtown Houston.

    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.