At a Glance
Median Income
$112,470
$49,845 per capita
Home Value
$330,900
Zillow: $380,787
Median Rent
$1,759/mo
31.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
97/100K
1,444/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.4%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
9.3% smoking rate
How Pearland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pearland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pearland a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pearland residents earn a median household income of $112,470 , which is 50% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,845. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 124,542 business establishments, including 10,837 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pearland is $330,900 , 17% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $380,787. Median rent is $1,759/month, with 31.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Safety & Crime
Pearland reports 97 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,444/100K. The murder rate is 2.3/100K.
Education
47.4% of adults in Pearland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% above the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pearland has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 61.
Data Overview
People
Population125,983
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density2,585/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born19.3%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$112,470
Per Capita$49,845
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$592,751M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,703
Housing
A+
Home Value$330,900
Rent$1,759
Ownership76.6%
Zillow$380,787
Housing Units44,935
Rent Burden31.7%
Crime
F
Violent97/100K
Property1,444/100K
Murder2.3/100K
Assault55/100K
Burglary144/100K
Health
Obesity32.8%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death8,157/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain53.3 in/yr
AQI61 (Moderate)
Elevation56 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.4%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+17.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute34 min
Broadband96.9%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries73
Did You Know?
The median home in Pearland was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is William P Hobby (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.497 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
7.4% of the population has a disability.
19.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 10,837 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 527 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.