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Pecan Grove

Pop. 24,272·143rd most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Pecan Grove, TX
Median rent (all units)
$1,648/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.6%
Month-over-Month
+6.8%
vs US Median
-$317
Rising (Monthly)
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Pecan Grove · $1,648
More affordable than 65% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
43/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 3% above what Pecan Grove's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$1,648/mo
Expected by trend
$1,594/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

1 BR
$1,137
2 BR
$1,446
3 BR
$1,683
4 BR+
$2,428
Research median
$1,446/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,776/yr
At $1,648/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 2.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.6% YoY, +6.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Pecan Grove, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 50.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,272
Median income
$131,937
Median age
38.2
Renters
7.5%
Age distribution
24.6%
19.3%
25.3%
15.1%
15.7%
Under 1824.6%
18–3419.3%
35–5425.3%
55–6415.1%
65+15.7%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
57.4%
27.4%
13%
White57.4%
Black9.6%
Hispanic27.4%
Asian13%
Education (25+)
18%
27.4%
50.1%
No HS diploma4.5%
HS diploma18%
Some college27.4%
Bachelor's+50.1%
Housing tenure
92.5%
Owner92.5%
Renter7.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2023 vs 2026

How Pecan Grove, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,436 → $1,648
up 14.8%
Income
$118,539 → $131,937
up 11.3%
Population
19,944 → 24,272
up 21.7%
Renter share
10.7% → 7.5%
-3.2 pts
Bachelor's+
46.9% → 50.1%
+3.2 pts
Median age
41.3 → 38.2
-3.1 yrs

Since 2023, the typical rent in Pecan Grove, TX has increased from $1,436 to $1,648, a 14.8% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $131,937 today, compared with $118,539 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 21.7% since 2021, moving from about 19,944 residents to roughly 24,272. Renters now make up 7.5% of households, compared with 10.7% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 50.1% of adults here, versus 46.9% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2023.

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Pecan Grove rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Pecan Grove, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Pecan Grove is $1,648/mo as of July 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $1,446/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,137/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,683/mo.

At 15% of local median household income ($131,937/yr), Pecan Grove ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Pecan Grove an affordable city for renters?

Pecan Grove is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,648/mo, rent takes approximately 15% of the local median household income ($131,937/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Pecan Grove falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Pecan Grove?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,648/mo in Pecan Grove. The local median household income is $131,937/yr, meaning the typical Pecan Grove household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Pecan Grove?

Rent in Pecan Grove has increased 2.6% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Pecan Grove rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Pecan Grove is middle-of-the-pack for Texas for rent, ranking #143 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,648/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Pecan Grove?

Stafford is nearby and more affordable at $1,548/mo, which is $100 less than Pecan Grove.

What percentage of Pecan Grove residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 7.5% of Pecan Grove households are renters, while 92.5% are owner-occupied. Pecan Grove leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Pecan Grove rent compare to the national average?

Pecan Grove's median rent of $1,648/mo is $317 (16%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #143 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
15%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,648/mo, rent takes ~15% of Pecan Grove's median household income ($131,937/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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