Small city in Reeves County

Living in Town of Pecos, TX

C

108th of 192Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people
Overall score 44 of 100

Town of Pecos earns a grade of C on our index, 108th of 192 Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people. It does best on getting around and cost of living, and trails on internet access and education levels. It is a strong pick for retirees.

  • Good for retirees
  • Affordable
  • Short commutes
  • Schools scores low (2 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (1 of 100)
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Where Town of Pecos is in Texas.
Population
10,386-19.9% since 2020
Median rent
$98830% lower than Texas
Median home value
$117,30059% lower than Texas
Household income
$60,943Median
Average commute
18 minOne way
Violent crime
736Per 100k, 2025

What it's like to live in Town of Pecos

Town of Pecos is a small city in Reeves County. 10,386 people lived here in 2025, down 19.9% from 2020. It is small-town and rural in feel.

Local spots people know include Maxey Park, North Side Park and Pecos Rocket Park.

The median age is 33.4, 36% of households have children, 71% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $60,943 a year (22% lower than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Town of Pecos

  • Lower rent. Median rent is $988, 30% lower than the Texas median.
  • Homes are affordable for local incomes. The median home costs 1.9 times the median household income, against 3.6 times across Texas.
  • Short commutes. The average trip to work takes 18 minutes, against 27 across Texas.

Cons of living in Town of Pecos

  • Weaker school ratings. None of the 4 rated campuses earn an A or B from the state.
  • Higher violent crime. 736 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, 90% higher than the Texas rate.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of winter storms and strong wind as very high here.
  • Long, hot summers. Expect about 146 days a year at 90°F or hotter.
  • Spotty home internet. Only 78% of homes have a broadband plan.

Who Town of Pecos suits

  • FamiliesNot the best fit: 0% of rated schools earn an A or B and violent crime is 90% higher than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 24% for families.
  • Young professionalsA strong fit: household income is 22% lower than the Texas median, with 69 restaurants and 3 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 79% for young professionals.
  • RetireesA strong fit: violent crime is 90% higher than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 82% for retirees.
  • Remote workersNot the best fit: 78% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $988 is 30% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 32% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetA strong fit: the median rent of $988 is 30% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 80% for people on a budget.

Town of Pecos report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Town of Pecos with other US cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people.

  • Cost of living: grade B+

    Median rent $988, homes cost 1.9x income.

    79 of 100 vs US cities

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $60,943, 2.6% unemployed.

    42 of 100 vs US cities

  • Schools: grade F

    4 rated campuses, 0% rated A or B.

    2 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Safety: grade D+

    736 violent crimes per 100k, 632 property crimes per 100k.

    30 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Errands and things to do: grade B-

    2 grocery stores, 69 restaurants, 12 parks mapped in town.

    64 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 18 min, 3.7% work from home.

    80 of 100 vs US cities

  • Education levels: grade F

    8.0% have a bachelor’s degree.

    1 of 100 vs US cities

  • Health: no grade

    Not enough data.

    No score vs US cities

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    71% of homes owner-occupied.

    27 of 100 vs US cities

  • Internet access: grade F

    78% of homes have broadband.

    1 of 100 vs US cities

Where Town of Pecos stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Home value to income: 1.9x47% lower than Texas (3.6x)
  • Average commute: 18 min33% lower than Texas (27 min)
  • Median rent: $98830% lower than Texas ($1,403)

Worse than Texas

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 8.0%26 points lower than Texas (34%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 78%14 points lower than Texas (91%)
  • Median household income: $60,94322% lower than Texas ($78,476)

Cost of living in Town of Pecos

Town of Pecos renters pay a median of $988 a month, 30% lower than the statewide median. The usual rule is to spend no more than 30% of income on rent, which means earning around $40,000 a year for a median unit. Right now 55% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $1,070 for a one-bedroom, $1,165 for a two-bedroom and $1,388 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 $117,300, 59% lower than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $642 before tax, or $757 with property tax. That is close to the median rent, so buying can make sense if you plan to stay.

Texas has no state income tax, but it leans on property taxes instead, though they are lighter here than in much of the state. The median homeowner in Town of Pecos pays $1,379 a year, 67% lower than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

See the full cost of living breakdown for Town of Pecos

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in Town of PecosStudio$8861 bedroom$1,0702 bedrooms$1,1653 bedrooms$1,3884 bedrooms$1,559
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Reeves County, TX. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent30% lower than Texas$988$1,403$1,413
Median home value59% lower than Texas$117,300$283,800$332,700
Home value to income47% lower than Texas1.9x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent3 points higher than Texas55%52%51%
Median property tax per year67% lower than Texas$1,379$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them8 points higher than Texas71%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas197619921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$757
Mortgage payment
$642
Property tax
$115
Median rent, for comparison
$988

Based on a $117,300 home in Town of Pecos, 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 Town of Pecos safe?

In 2025, Pecos Police Department reported 71 violent crimes and 61 property crimes. That works out to 736 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 90% higher than the Texas rate of 387, and 632 property crimes per 100,000, 70% lower than the state rate.

Violent crime is up about 29% 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 Town of Pecos by yearTexas73620212022202320242025

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

Violent crime
736
per 100k, Texas 387
Property crime
632
per 100k, Texas 2,086
Property crimes per 100,000 people in Town of Pecos by yearTexas63220212022202320242025

Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.

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

Schools in Town of Pecos

Town of Pecos has 4 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 0% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Pecos-Barstow-Toyah 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
2
of 100 vs Texas cities
Average rating
65
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

  • CPecos High SchoolHigh, Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD72 of 100
  • CCrockett MiddleMiddle, Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD70 of 100
  • FAustin ElementaryElementary, Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD59 of 100
  • FZavala ElementaryElementary, Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD59 of 100

Best neighborhoods in Town of Pecos

We grade 3 areas inside Town of Pecos. The top three are Delaware Crossing (C-), Central Town of Pecos (D) and Northeast Town of Pecos (D). Use the map to color the city by any grade, or the sliders to rank areas by what you care about.

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    All 3 Town of Pecos neighborhoods, A to Z

    Daily life in Town of Pecos

    Everyday places mapped inside Town of Pecos, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Maxey Park, North Side Park, Pecos Rocket Park.

    The average one-way commute is 18 minutes, 33% shorter than the Texas average. 4% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

    The median household income is $60,943, income per person is $27,829, unemployment is 2.6% and 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

    Grocery stores
    2
    Pharmacies
    4
    Restaurants
    69
    Cafes
    3
    Bars
    7
    Parks
    12
    Gyms
    2
    Hospitals and urgent care
    2
    Childcare
    2
    Libraries
    2

    Jobs, income and education

    MeasureHereTexasUS
    Median household income22% lower than Texas$60,943$78,476$80,734
    Income per person32% lower than Texas$27,829$40,752$44,673
    Unemployment rate3 points lower than Texas2.6%5.3%5.2%
    People below the poverty line3 points higher than Texas17%14%12%
    Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher26 points lower than Texas8.0%34%36%
    Adults with a high school diploma or higher16 points lower than Texas70%86%90%
    Homes with broadband internet14 points lower than Texas78%91%91%

    Getting to work

    MeasureHereTexasUS
    Average commute33% lower than Texas18 min27 min26 min
    Workers who work from home11 points lower than Texas3.7%14%15%
    Workers who work from home3.7%
    Workers who take transit0%
    Workers who walk2.1%
    Workers who bike0.3%

    Who lives in Town of Pecos

    Under 1827%
    18 to 3426%
    35 to 6434%
    65 and over12%

    Median age 33.4 years. 36% of households have children.

    Race and ethnicity
    White10%
    Hispanic or Latino87%
    Black1.9%
    Asian0.2%
    Other or more than one race0.5%

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    Weather in Town of Pecos

    Town of Pecos has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 98°F and January lows about 30°F. There are about 146 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 10 inches of rain a year.

    Average monthly high and low temperatures in Town of Pecos30°50°70°90°62J67F75M84A92M98J98J97A90S81O69N62DRain

    Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Pecos 8w, 7 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

    Natural hazard risk

    FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is high, hurricane risk is low, tornado risk is moderate and hail risk is high. Before you buy, look up the FEMA flood zone for the exact address and get a flood insurance quote, since standard home policies do not cover floods.

    • River floodingHigh
    • HurricanesLow
    • TornadoesModerate
    • HailHigh
    • Heat wavesModerate
    • WildfiresModerate
    • Winter stormsVery high
    • Strong windVery high

    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 Town of Pecos

    Nearby, Monahans gets a B-, Wink gets an A and Southwest Sandhill gets a C-. 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-MonahansTown, 7,452 people31 mi
    2. AWinkTown, 1,373 people33 mi
    3. C-Southwest SandhillTown, 1,143 people38 mi
    4. C-KermitTown, 5,689 people40 mi
    5. B-Fort StocktonTown, 8,278 people51 mi
    6. FWest OdessaSmall city, 32,594 people68 mi

    Living in Town of Pecos: common questions

    Is Town of Pecos, TX a good place to live?

    Town of Pecos earns a grade of C on our index, 108th of 192 Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people. It does best on getting around and cost of living, and trails on internet access and education levels. It is a strong pick for retirees.

    How much does it cost to live in Town of Pecos?

    Renters in Town of Pecos pay a median of $988 a month, 30% lower than the Texas median. The median home is worth $117,300, 59% lower than the Texas median. A median home costs 1.9x 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 $757, including property tax.

    Is Town of Pecos safe?

    In 2025, Pecos Police Department reported 736 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 90% higher than the Texas rate. Property crime was 632 per 100,000, 70% lower than the Texas rate.

    Are the schools good in Town of Pecos?

    We found 4 rated public school campuses inside Town of Pecos. 0% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 2 of 100 compared with other Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people.

    What are the best neighborhoods in Town of Pecos?

    Based on our scores, the top-rated areas in Town of Pecos are Delaware Crossing, Central Town of Pecos and Northeast Town of Pecos. We score 3 areas in the city.

    Does Town of Pecos flood?

    FEMA rates river flooding risk in Town of Pecos as high, and coastal flooding as not rated. Hazards rated high or very high here: river flooding, hail, winter storms and strong wind. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.

    What is the weather like in Town of Pecos?

    Summers in Town of Pecos peak at about 98°F in July, and January nights fall to about 30°F. Expect around 146 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 10 inches of rain.

    How long is the commute in Town of Pecos?

    The average one-way commute is 18 min, 33% lower than the Texas average. About 3.7% of workers work from home.

    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.