Is The Grove (Pecan Grove) safe?
Pecan Grove, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates The Grove (Pecan Grove) as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on The Grove (Pecan Grove)
“Go. The Grove in Pecan Grove is an exceptionally safe, quiet, and affluent master-planned residential community in Fort Bend County. Visitors face virtually no violent crime risks, though it is strictly suburban and requires a car for getting around.”
About the area
The Grove is a leafy, well-established subdivision within the greater Pecan Grove area near Richmond and Sugar Land. Known for its mature pecan trees, community parks, and country club atmosphere, it offers a peaceful suburban environment southwest of Houston.
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
- Quiet Suburb
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in The Grove (Pecan Grove)
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There is no municipal bike-share system, but the low-traffic residential streets and neighborhood park pathways offer safe recreational cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Extremely low violent and property crime rates compared to state and national benchmarks
- High median household income exceeding $110,000 with strong homeownership rates
- Quiet, well-maintained neighborhood streets and safe community parks
Cons
- Almost completely car-dependent with virtually no walkability to commercial amenities
- Strictly residential with no nightlife or cultural attractions within immediate walking distance
- Potential for localized street ponding or drainage delays during severe Gulf Coast storm events
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually non-existent in this residential subdivision, with no encampments or panhandling present.
What The Grove (Pecan Grove) is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with morning joggers, dog walkers, and parents walking children to school buses.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and safe with minimal vehicular traffic outside of standard school pick-up hours.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and relaxing with residents walking along sidewalk-lined streets and visiting local parks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and exceptionally quiet with virtually no foot traffic and minimal safety concerns.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no local fixed-route bus or rail service in Pecan Grove; Fort Bend Transit provides only limited commuter park-and-ride buses to Houston job centers several miles away.
Parking is exceptionally easy and entirely free, with ample space in private driveways and unrestricted curb parking on residential streets.
Things to do in The Grove (Pecan Grove)
- Play a round of golf or attend an event at the Pecan Grove Plantation Country Club
- Enjoy the playground, sports fields, and walking loop at Pecan Grove Park Belin Field
- Drive through the neighborhood in December to view the renowned annual holiday light displays
Local favorites
- Pecan Grove Plantation Country Club · Golf & Country Club · 4.2★ (410)A 27-hole championship golf facility with dining, tennis courts, and community event spaces.
- Spring Creek Barbeque · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.3★ (1520)A spacious Texas BBQ staple serving brisket, ribs, and fresh hot rolls along FM 359.
- Ninja Japanese Cuisine · Japanese Restaurant · 4.5★ (460)A neighborhood favorite offering fresh sushi rolls, hibachi, and traditional Japanese entrees.
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Common questions about The Grove (Pecan Grove)
Is The Grove (Pecan Grove) safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is The Grove (Pecan Grove) a good place to live?
On safety, The Grove (Pecan Grove) scores 90/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is The Grove (Pecan Grove)?
Walk score 22/100 and bike score 38/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near The Grove (Pecan Grove) are safer?
Silos Harvest Green (93), New Territory (93) score higher nearby.
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