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Is Pecan Plantation, TX expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 24 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,28030% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$113,235about $9,436/month · 30% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$418,10026% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 79% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 45.5 minutes each way. Most homes (96.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $91,200 a year. That is $44 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Texas. It is number 374 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Pecan Plantation
$2,280
San Leon
$1,041
Penitas
$733
Savannah
$2,104
Bulverde
$1,888
Lavon
$2,318
Wilmer
$1,435

How much do households earn in Pecan Plantation?

Under $25k
4.0%
$25k–50k
12.1%
$50k–100k
40.4%
$100k–150k
24.6%
$150k+
17.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 42.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Pecan Plantation overall?

Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).

Housing
97
Goods (food, clothes…)
98
Utilities
88
Other services
97
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Pecan Plantation, so the Texas figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Pecan Plantation

🏛️ Property tax$3,943a year · 0.94% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$247a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Pecan Plantation

Commute to work45.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree47.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home96.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line3.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment19.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Pecan Plantation?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $621 a month less.

Renting
$2,280
Owning
$2,901

Owning assumes a typical $418,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $41,810 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Pecan Plantation, TX?

Renting in Pecan Plantation costs a median of about $2,280 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.

How much do I need to make to live in Pecan Plantation?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $91,200 a year, or $44 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Pecan Plantation cheap or expensive?

Pecan Plantation is rated OK: rent takes 24.2% of the typical household income of $113,235. It ranks 374th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Pecan Plantation?

The median homeowner in Pecan Plantation pays $3,943 a year in property taxes, about 0.94% of the median home value.

Is Pecan Plantation more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Texas are 3% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Pecan Plantation?

The median home value in Pecan Plantation is $418,100, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.

6,452 people live in Pecan Plantation. Numbers are typical (middle) values.