Neighborhood in Town of Pecos, Reeves County

Living in Central Town of Pecos, Town of Pecos

D

2nd of 3areas in Town of Pecos
Overall score 23 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Town of Pecos overall: C

Central Town of Pecos covers part of Town of Pecos, TX, home to about 4,400 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 3 areas we score in Town of Pecos. It does best on cost of living and worst on schools.

  • Affordable
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (6 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (6 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.9 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.9 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare1.7 mi
Library1.5 mi

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

Population
4,380
Median rent
$950
Median home value
$162,000
Household income
$71,000
Average commute
19 min
Homes owned
64%
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What it's like to live in Central Town of Pecos

Central Town of Pecos is an area in Town of Pecos with about 4,400 residents, homes built around 1979, a mix of owners and renters and 49% of households with children.

Our grade for Central Town of Pecos is D. That puts it 2nd of 3 areas we grade in Town of Pecos, a city that gets a C overall.

Pros of living in Central Town of Pecos

  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Central Town of Pecos

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail, winter storms and strong wind as very high in this part of town.

Central Town of Pecos report card

Each grade compares Central Town of Pecos 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 $950, homes cost 2.3x income.

    84 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $71,000, 2.2% unemployed.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade F

    Nearby schools average 67 of 100 on the state rating.

    6 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

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

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C+

    Average commute 19 min, 3.9% work from home.

    50 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    11% have a bachelor’s degree.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    34% of adults uninsured.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    64% of homes owner-occupied.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D

    85% of homes have broadband.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

Central Town of Pecos compared with Town of Pecos

Better than Town of Pecos

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 42%13 points lower than Town of Pecos (55%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 85%8 points higher than Town of Pecos (78%)
  • Median household income: $71,00017% higher than Town of Pecos ($60,943)

Worse than Town of Pecos

  • Home value to income: 2.3x18% higher than Town of Pecos (1.9x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 64%7 points lower than Town of Pecos (71%)
  • Average commute: 19 min10% higher than Town of Pecos (18 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • FAustin ElementaryElementary, Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD1.1 mi
  • CCrockett MiddleMiddle, Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD0.8 mi
  • CPecos High SchoolHigh, Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD0.8 mi

Cost of living in Central Town of Pecos

Median rent in Central Town of Pecos is $950 a month, about the same as the Town of Pecos median. A household would need about $38,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $162,000, 38% higher than the Town of Pecos median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,020 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereTown of PecosTexas
Median rent4% lower than Town of Pecos$950$988$1,403
Median home value38% higher than Town of Pecos$162,000$117,300$283,800
Home value to income18% higher than Town of Pecos2.3x1.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent13 points lower than Town of Pecos42%55%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them7 points lower than Town of Pecos64%71%63%
Vacant homes2 points higher than Town of Pecos19%17%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Town of Pecos197919761992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,020
Mortgage payment
$887
Property tax
$133
Median rent, for comparison
$950

Based on a $162,000 home in Central 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 for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereTown of PecosTexas
Median household income17% higher than Town of Pecos$71,000$60,943$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Town of Pecos2.2%2.6%5.3%
People below the poverty line6 points lower than Town of Pecos11%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher3 points higher than Town of Pecos11%8.0%34%
Average commute10% higher than Town of Pecos19 min18 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Town of Pecos3.9%3.7%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Town of Pecos0%2.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet8 points higher than Town of Pecos85%78%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in Central Town of Pecos

Under 1830%
18 to 3424%
35 to 6435%
65 and over11%
Race and ethnicity
White18%
Hispanic or Latino81%
Black0.2%
Asian0.5%
Other or more than one race0.4%

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

Other neighborhoods in Town of Pecos

  1. 1C-Delaware CrossingMedian rent $1,370
  2. 3DNortheast Town of PecosMedian rent $1,070

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. C-Ashford ParkOdessa
  2. FMadison on Dietrich CenterSan Antonio
  3. C-Original TownMidland

Questions about Central Town of Pecos

Is Central Town of Pecos a good place to live?

Central Town of Pecos covers part of Town of Pecos, TX, home to about 4,400 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 3 areas we score in Town of Pecos. It does best on cost of living and worst on schools.

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

Renters in Central Town of Pecos pay a median of $950 a month, 4% lower than the Town of Pecos median. The median home is worth $162,000, 38% higher than the Town of Pecos median. A median home costs 2.3x the median household income, compared with 1.9x across Town of Pecos.

What schools serve Central Town of Pecos?

The closest rated public schools are Austin Elementary (elementary, rated F), Crockett Middle (middle, rated C) and Pecos High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 4 Census block groups in this part of Town of Pecos that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.