Town in Brazoria County, part of the Houston metro

Living in Wild Peach Village, TX

D+

556th of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 25 of 100
87th of 125 in the Houston area

Wild Peach Village gets an overall grade of D+ and ranks 556th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on cost of living and home ownership, and trails on getting around and errands and things to do. It is a strong pick for people on a budget.

  • Good for people on a budget
  • Affordable
  • Errands and things to do scores low (6 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (5 of 100)
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Where Wild Peach Village is in Texas.
Population
2,502
Median rent
No data
Median home value
$184,40035% lower than Texas
Household income
$67,250Median
Average commute
32 minOne way
Violent crime
No dataNo full-year report

What it's like to live in Wild Peach Village

Wild Peach Village sits about 51 miles from downtown Houston, in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro. About 2,502 people live here. It is small-town and rural in feel.

The median age is 49.6, 25% of households have children, 93% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $67,250 a year (14% lower than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Wild Peach Village

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in Wild Peach Village

  • Long commutes. The average trip to work takes 32 minutes, against 27 across Texas.
  • Errands mean a drive. Compared with similar Texas places, fewer homes here are within a mile of a grocery store, pharmacy, park or clinic.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, coastal flooding and hurricanes as very high here.

Who Wild Peach Village suits

  • FamiliesNot the best fit. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 28% for families.
  • Young professionalsNot the best fit: household income is 14% lower than the Texas median, with 4 restaurants and 0 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 8% for young professionals.
  • RetireesNot the best fit: 17% of working-age adults are uninsured. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 39% for retirees.
  • Remote workersA reasonable fit: 93% of homes have broadband. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 78% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetA reasonable fit. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 87% for people on a budget.

Wild Peach Village report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Wild Peach Village 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 A

    Homes cost 2.7x income.

    93 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $67,250, 6.9% unemployed.

    30 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade D

    1 rated campuses, 0% rated A or B.

    21 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: grade F

    0 grocery stores, 4 restaurants, 0 parks mapped in town.

    6 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 32 min, 0% work from home.

    5 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade F

    5.4% have a bachelor’s degree.

    8 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade D

    17% of adults uninsured.

    17 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade B

    93% of homes owner-occupied.

    69 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade B

    93% of homes have broadband.

    67 of 100 vs US towns

Where Wild Peach Village stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%52 points lower than Texas (52%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 93%30 points higher than Texas (63%)
  • Home value to income: 2.7x24% lower than Texas (3.6x)

Worse than Texas

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 5.4%28 points lower than Texas (34%)
  • Average commute: 32 min18% higher than Texas (27 min)
  • Median household income: $67,25014% lower than Texas ($78,476)

Cost of living in Wild Peach Village

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $1,212 for a one-bedroom, $1,319 for a two-bedroom and $1,790 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 $184,400, 35% lower than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $1,009 before tax, or $1,093 with property tax.

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 Wild Peach Village pays $1,004 a year, 76% 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 Wild Peach VillageStudio$1,0211 bedroom$1,2122 bedrooms$1,3193 bedrooms$1,7904 bedrooms$2,205
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Brazoria County, TX HUD Metro FMR Area. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median home value35% lower than Texas$184,400$283,800$332,700
Home value to income24% lower than Texas2.7x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent52 points lower than Texas0%52%51%
Median property tax per year76% lower than Texas$1,004$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them30 points higher than Texas93%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas198319921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,093
Mortgage payment
$1,009
Property tax
$84

Based on a $184,400 home in Wild Peach Village, 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.

Schools in Wild Peach Village

Wild Peach Village has 1 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 Columbia-Brazoria 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
21
of 100 vs Texas towns
Average rating
74
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

  • CWild Peach ElementaryElementary, Columbia-Brazoria ISD74 of 100

Daily life in Wild Peach Village

Everyday places mapped inside Wild Peach Village, from Overture Maps.

The average one-way commute is 32 minutes, 18% longer than the Texas average. 0% 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 51 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Wild Peach Village work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

The median household income is $67,250, income per person is $31,346, unemployment is 6.9% and 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

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

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income14% lower than Texas$67,250$78,476$80,734
Income per person23% lower than Texas$31,346$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rate2 points higher than Texas6.9%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Texas15%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher28 points lower than Texas5.4%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher2 points lower than Texas84%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance3 points lower than Texas17%20%11%
Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than Texas93%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute18% higher than Texas32 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home14 points lower than Texas0%14%15%
Workers who work from home0%
Workers who take transit0%
Workers who walk0%
Workers who bike0%

Who lives in Wild Peach Village

Under 1820%
18 to 3413%
35 to 6439%
65 and over28%

Median age 49.6 years. 25% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White73%
Hispanic or Latino20%
Black4.0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race3.0%

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

Weather in Wild Peach Village

Wild Peach Village has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 93°F and January lows about 45°F. There are about 94 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 46 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Wild Peach Village40°60°80°100°65J68F74M79A86M91J93J93A89S84O74N67DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Angleton Brazoria Ap, 11 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

Natural hazard risk

FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is very high, coastal flooding risk is very high, hurricane risk is very high, tornado risk is high and hail risk is moderate. 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 floodingVery high
  • Coastal floodingVery high
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

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 Wild Peach Village

Nearby, West Columbia gets a D+, Sweeny gets a B+ and Brazoria 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. D+West ColumbiaTown, 3,621 people4 mi
  2. B+SweenyTown, 3,591 people4 mi
  3. CBrazoriaTown, 2,880 people6 mi
  4. B-Jones CreekTown, 2,343 people12 mi
  5. B-Lake JacksonSmall city, 27,974 people13 mi
  6. B+AngletonSmall city, 19,972 people14 mi

Wild Peach Village 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. 84D+Houston2,328,253 people0 mito downtown
  5. 85D+Oyster Creek1,288 people54 mito downtown
  6. 86D+San Leon6,458 people34 mito downtown
  7. 87D+Wild Peach Village2,502 people51 mito downtown
  8. 88DGalveston53,424 people48 mito downtown
  9. 89DPatton Village1,629 people31 mito downtown
  10. 90DFresno24,560 people18 mito downtown

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Living in Wild Peach Village: common questions

Is Wild Peach Village, TX a good place to live?

Wild Peach Village gets an overall grade of D+ and ranks 556th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on cost of living and home ownership, and trails on getting around and errands and things to do. It is a strong pick for people on a budget.

How much does it cost to live in Wild Peach Village?

The median home is worth $184,400, 35% lower than the Texas median. A median home costs 2.7x 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 $1,093, including property tax.

Are the schools good in Wild Peach Village?

We found 1 rated public school campuses inside Wild Peach Village. 0% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 21 of 100 compared with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

Does Wild Peach Village flood?

FEMA rates river flooding risk in Wild Peach Village as very high, and coastal flooding as very high. Hazards rated high or very high here: river flooding, coastal flooding, hurricanes, tornadoes, heat waves and wildfires. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.

What is the weather like in Wild Peach Village?

Summers in Wild Peach Village peak at about 93°F in July, and January nights fall to about 45°F. Expect around 94 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 46 inches of rain.

How long is the commute in Wild Peach Village?

The average one-way commute is 32 min, 18% higher than the Texas average. About 0% of workers work from home. It is about 51 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.