Pecos, TX Utility & Living Guide

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Pecos, Texas Utility & Living Guide

Pecos is the largest city in and the county seat of Reeves County, Texas, United States. It is in the valley on the west bank of the Pecos River at the eastern edge of the Chihuahuan Desert, in the Trans-Pecos region of West Texas and just south of New Mexico's border.

Last updated: August 11, 2026
Total Utilities$310/mo
1BR Rent$855/mo
Sales Tax6.25%
COL Index96 (-4)
Family Score6/10
Median Home$109,400
🌤️ Live Weather — Pecos
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Living in Pecos, summers are intense — Jul highs average 100.2°F, while winters are cool, with Jan lows hovering around 37.2°F. With 1543 heating degree days annually, heating costs are moderate. At just 6.4 inches of annual rainfall, this is a dry climate. Within 5 miles: 6 parks, 1 grocery, 9 dining spots and 11 schools. For hospital care, the nearest facility is in a neighboring city. Median household income: $56,058. With a 20.0% poverty rate and 71.7% homeownership, the community reflects a stable residential mix. Air quality is Moderate — avg AQI 51 over the past week.
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Monthly Utility Costs

⚡ Electric

$145/mo

Local utility provider
🔥 Gas

$35/mo

Local gas utility
💧 Water

$40/mo

Municipal water department
🗑️ Garbage

$25/mo

Municipal waste management
📶 Internet

$65/mo

Combined Average Overhead$310/month

Housing Market

Rent & Property
1 Bedroom$855/mo
2 Bedrooms$950/mo
3 Bedrooms$1187/mo
Median Home Price$109,400
Property Tax Rate1.6%
Avg Childcare/mo$900
Contact a local realtor for current market conditions in Pecos.

Cost of Living

Overall COL Index

96

US national avg = 100
vs National Avg

-4

Groceries

94

Transportation

97

Healthcare

92

Childcare/mo

$900

Tax Rates

Tax Overview
Total Sales Tax6.25%
Property Tax Rate1.6%

Family & Relocation

Family Vibe Score
6/10
Safety Index

55

Higher = safer
School Rating

6

GreatSchools avg
Avg Childcare

$900/mo

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Population: 5,000

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📊 Pecos — Census & Demographic Data

Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.

💰 Median Household Income
$56,058
🏠 Homeownership Rate
71.7%
🔑 Renter Rate
28.3%
📉 Poverty Rate
20.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
7.3%
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