Why Live in Pecan Grove
Pecan Grove, located at the northernmost point of Albany, is a neighborhood of around 1,140 residents divided into four quadrants around the highway. This area is primarily a rental community with ponds, hotels, and fast-food restaurants, and it serves as a small industrial hub with businesses focused on welding, landscaping, electrical services, and automotive care. Housing options include ranch-style houses near the southeastern pond, newer duplexes on Schley Avenue, and traditional homes along Elton Street, with many multifamily units around Cardinal Grove Court. Dining options in Pecan Grove are diverse, with local favorites like Blackbeard’s for seafood and barbecue, and Wingbox for fried wings and burgers. The neighborhood also features coffee shops like Morning Café and Elements Coffee Co., and grocery stores such as Walmart and Dollar General.
For recreation, residents enjoy creek fishing and boating at Kinchafoonee Creek, baseball at Ken Gardens Sports Complex, and activities at All American Fun Park, which includes go-karting, miniature golf, and bowling. Despite the frequent noise pollution from nearby Highways 82 and 19, and the need for car dependency due to limited public transit, the neighborhood offers open spaces for biking. The closest emergency care is 3 miles away at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, and the nearest commercial airport is 8 miles south. Environmental concerns include common thunderstorms and flooding risks around Kinchafoonee Creek and Ken Gardens Pond. Residents like Terrie Patterson describe it as a community where people get along well and support each other.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pecan Grove a good place to live?
Pecan Grove is a good place to live. Pecan Grove is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. It has a median age of 39. The average household income is $63,256 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 18.1% of residents. A majority of residents in Pecan Grove are renters, with 77.1% of residents renting and 22.9% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Pecan Grove can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Pecan Grove neighborhood guide.
Is Pecan Grove, GA a safe neighborhood?
Pecan Grove, GA is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 8 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Pecan Grove?
The median home price in Pecan Grove is $175,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $35,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.22%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $860 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $37K a year to afford the median home price in Pecan Grove. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Pecan Grove is $63K.
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Home Trends in Pecan Grove, GA
On average, homes in Pecan Grove, Albany sell after 106 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Pecan Grove, Albany over the last 12 months is $151,500, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$151,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$173,050
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,300,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$112,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$114
Number of Homes for Sale
16
Last 12 months Home Sales
45
Median List Price
$175,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%