Pearland, Texas
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 18% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 66% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 25% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 57% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 37% of US places
- top 2% for airport distance
- top 4% for comfortable days
- bottom 3% for school quality
Pearland is a city in Texas with about 124,000 residents. It grades B for weather and D for affordability. Standout strengths include airport distance, comfortable days, and annual snowfall. It rates lower on summer humidity and school quality.
Official websitepearlandtx.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Mild winters · Wet
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68%43%clearovercast
Precipitation 5.1 in3.8 in
oppressive 92%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$111k89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$48kbetter than 41% of US places
Home Value$311k79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 13% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 12% of US places
Property Tax Rate2.28%better than 6% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax8.20%better than 36% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.08%better than 61% of US places
Unemployment3.2%better than 57% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)55°F94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)85°F96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation53.3 in87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 94% of US places
Sunny Days192 daysbetter than 17% of US places
Summer Humidity73°Fbetter than 4% of US places
Comfortable Days131 daysbetter than 96% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk65.9better than 50% of US places
Air Quality41 AQIbetter than 74% of US places
School Quality30.7better than 3% of US places
Violent Crime844/100kbetter than 44% of US places
Property Crime1713/100kbetter than 25% of US places
Community
Population124,47899th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.227th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6898th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9441st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+1318th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)37.1%12th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)18.2%89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)26.4%89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)15.7%98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.7%48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time34 minbetter than 11% of US places
Walkability6.4/20better than 47% of US places
Airport Distance7 mibetter than 98% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access96.6%better than 88% of US places
Amenities Nearby10.04better than 15% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 32% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Pearland an affordable place to live?
- Pearland is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $48k, better than 41% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Pearland?
- The median home value in Pearland is $311k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Pearland?
- Median household income in Pearland is $111k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Pearland?
- Median gross rent in Pearland is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Pearland safe?
- Pearland is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 844/100k (better than 44%). Property crime is 1713/100k.
- What is the weather like in Pearland?
- Pearland averages 85°F in July and 55°F in January, with 53.3 in of annual precipitation and about 192 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Pearland?
- Public-school quality in Pearland is below average, scoring better than 3% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Pearland?
- The average one-way commute in Pearland is 34 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)