5.4 out of 10

Pecan Park

29.7071145746155 -95.287496510715
Great for
  • Cost of Living
  • Internet Access
  • Neighborly Spirit
  • Parks & Recreation
  • Clean & Green
Not great for
  • Lack of Traffic
  • Resale or Rental Value
  • Schools
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Who lives here?
  • Families with kids
  • Professionals
  • Singles
  • Retirees
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Reviews

4/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 3/5
  • Nightlife 3/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 3/5
  • Gym & Fitness 3/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 3/5
  • Medical Facilities 3/5
  • Schools 3/5
  • Childcare 3/5
2yrs+

"Pecan Park, Houston"

Pecan Park is one of the special neighborhoods in the Houston area. This community began as a simple pecan orchard. It has now developed into a residential and commercial offering. There are a number of major roads in this area. The South 610 Loop and Interstate Highway 45 are two of these busy offerings. There are popular streets in this community as well. Some of these are busy locations, while others are simply residential. Woodridge Drive, Evergreen Drive, and Griggs Road are some of the street in Pecan Park. You will find interesting attractions in this neighborhood.

There are a variety of park locations here to explore. Southmayd Park, Milby Park, and Peiser Park are a few of the offerings in Pecan Park. This neighborhood is only six miles from Houston’s downtown area. This makes it a quick commute location for residents who work in this area. Pecan Park unlike many other portions of the city offers 30 distinct subdivisions. You will also find shopping opportunities in this area. Its proximity to many of the city’s great tourist attractions make this a nice place to visit or to live in. Minute Maid Park, Discovery Green, and the Houston Aquarium are moments away from this neighborhood.
Recommended for
  • Professionals
  • Singles
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees
2/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 2/5
  • Eating Out 3/5
  • Nightlife 3/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 3/5
  • Gym & Fitness 3/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 2/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 2/5
  • Public Transport 3/5
  • Medical Facilities 3/5
  • Schools 2/5
  • Childcare 3/5
2yrs+

"Just inside the Loop, just inside approval"

Pecan Park is just inside Loop 610 and is contained by I-45 on the east side and 610 on the southwest side. This area suffers from many of the same problems that the surrounding areas do. It is a relatively low-income area that has been neglected by the city. While there are sections of the neighborhood that still look to be well-maintained, there is a majority of the area that feels the pressure of the recession and houses and roads reflect that. The freeways cause traffic congestion at all hours of the day and stores in the area have suffered with the recession more so than many in Houston. What you will get in this area are affordable homes with small yards. The homes are older and smaller than ranch homes, but are still functional for small families or someone looking for a starter home. While the homes may be affordable, even cheap, their resale value is hindered by the area and style of the homes. The neighborhood is surrounded by freeways, and there is a constant buzz emanating from those directions that plagues the area. The shopping is poor, as well as entertainment. There is a park centrally located though. And getting around within the neighborhood is relatively headache-free because of the road grids. But, with only a few major roads to get through the area, traffic can become congested on these streets, and taking detours through the subdivisions will be stop-n-go. Education has suffered as well, though HISD has struggled for a long time before the recession.
Recommended for
  • Families with kids

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