Living in Pearland, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pearland · Census data 2020–2024
Pearland has 127,514 residents with a median age of 37.1. The median household income is $118,842 (51% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $356,300, the median rent is $1,860/month.
Pearland at a glance
- Population
- 127,514
- Median age
- 37.1State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $118,842State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $356,300State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,860/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 76.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.1%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Pearland a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 51% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 4.1%.
Cons: Home values 26% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Pearland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pearland the median home value is $356,300, 7% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,860 per month, which is 30.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,611 a month in housing costs.
Pearland median household income
The median household income in Pearland is $118,842 and the income per person is $51,157. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Pearland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 47,560
- Owner-occupied
- 76.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.8%
- Vacant
- 6.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 2.86
Pearland demographics
- Population
- 127,514
- Median age
- 37.1
- Under 18
- 26.7%
- 65 and older
- 12.3%
- Households
- 44,410
- Foreign-born
- 18.8%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pearland ›
Education in Pearland
47.1% of adults 25 and older in Pearland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 18.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pearland
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 14.4%
- Drive alone
- 77%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.1%
Pearland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearland | 127,514 | $118,842 | $356,300 | $1,860 |
| Brookside Village | 1,565 | $110,833 | $352,300 | $1,488 |
| Manvel | 14,758 | $118,808 | $338,700 | $2,209 |
| Friendswood | 41,030 | $126,508 | $420,100 | $1,688 |
| Fresno | 24,560 | $91,264 | $243,500 | $2,028 |
| South Houston | 16,033 | $53,497 | $189,300 | $1,212 |
| Arcola | 1,911 | $75,086 | $242,600 | $1,130 |
| Iowa Colony | 12,891 | $144,092 | $405,700 | $2,360 |
| Alvin | 28,333 | $71,477 | $228,700 | $1,215 |
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What is the median household income in Pearland, TX?
The median household income in Pearland is $118,842, 51% higher than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Pearland?
The median home value in Pearland is $356,300, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Pearland?
The median gross rent in Pearland is $1,860 per month, about 30.4% of household income.
Is Pearland, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 51% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 4.1%. Minuses: home values 26% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Pearland?
The median age in Pearland is 37.1 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Pearland?
The average commute to work in Pearland is 33 minutes; 14.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pearland?
The unemployment rate in Pearland is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pearland?
47.1% of adults in Pearland have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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