Housing Value★★★★★★★★★★3.9 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Living in Pearland, TX
Explore Pearland and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match8.1 / 10
Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.
Pearland at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population127,514
Median Household Income$118,842
Median Home Value$356,300
Median Gross Rent$1,860
Median Age37.1
Average Household Size2.9
Unemployment3.3%
Work From Home14.4%
Homeownership76.2%
Housing Vacancy6.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Pearland is large enough to contain meaningfully different residential, commercial and employment areas rather than functioning as one uniform market. Home values are relatively modest compared with local household income, giving the area a comparatively favorable ownership-affordability signal. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.
Experience the Area
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Pearland and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Pearland
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$356,300
Median Gross Rent$1,860
Homeownership76.2%
Housing Vacancy6.6%
Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Pearland, TX
Median Household Income$118,842
Unemployment3.3%
Work From Home14.4%
The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Pearland and how households are structured
Population127,514
Median Age37.1
Average Household Size2.9
Pearland is a mid-sized community where neighborhood and nearby-employment patterns can materially affect a relocation decision.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Pearland
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Pearland point to hot summers, mild winters, substantial annual rainfall and little to no annual snowfall.
Average Summer High93.3°F
Average Winter Low46.0°F
Annual Rainfall53.3 in.
Annual Snowfall0.0 in.
Seasonal Life in Pearland
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.
Winter
Winter lows are relatively mild and measurable snowfall is minimal, so winter living is more likely to revolve around cool or wet conditions than snow removal and prolonged freezes.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
County Intelligence
Pearland & Its Counties
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Pearland spans Brazoria, Fort Bend and Harris counties.
Living in a community that crosses county lines can make location within Pearland especially important. Property taxes, housing characteristics, public services and other county-level factors may vary depending on which part of the community you call home.
Current NarrowTheList data for Pearland shows a population of about 127,514. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Brazoria County, Fort Bend County and Harris County
How NarrowTheList uses it
NarrowTheList connects Pearland with all 3 of its counties rather than assigning the community to only one. As additional county data becomes available, those differences can be compared alongside city-level information to help identify which parts of the area may better fit your priorities.
For someone considering a move to Pearland, the available data currently points to comparatively attainable ownership costs relative to local income and a relatively tight labor market. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.