The Town FilesPearland, Texas
City in Brazoria County · population 125,828 (2020 Census) · spans 3 counties
- Median home
- $356,300
- Household income
- $118,842
- Jan low / Jul high
- 46° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 60
- Median age
- 37.1
Pearland is a city of 125,828 people in Brazoria County, Texas. The median home is worth $356,300, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more upscale than 91% of Texas towns, more vibrant than 87% of Texas towns, better for young professionals than 86% of Texas towns.
How Pearland ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Pearland is worth $356,300, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $118,842, which is more affordable than 49% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,860 a month. 76.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pearland | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $356,300 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,860 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $118,842 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 76.2% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 2003 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.2% | — |
Who lives in Pearland
| People | Pearland | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.3% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 26.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47.1% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.1% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 5.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 18.8% | — |
| Work from home | 14.4% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 32.7 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.1% | 89.2% |
Weather in Pearland
July highs average 93.3°F and January lows 46.0°F. About 53.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 101 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 6 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
60 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pearland since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on January 24, 2023 about 5.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on January 24, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 57 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 30, 1999.
Severe weather in Brazoria County since 1996
Brazoria County has been included in 34 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
| July 26, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3530: Hurricane Hanna |
Jobs and pay in Brazoria County
Brazoria County had 122,793 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $68,223 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Pearland itself the ACS puts it at 3.3%.
Public schools in Pearland
33 public schools with 28,867 students, about 16.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEARLAND H S | 9-12 | 3,400 | 17.6 |
| SHADOW CREEK H S | 9-12 | 2,582 | 18.3 |
| GLENDA DAWSON H S | 8-12 | 2,548 | 17.8 |
| ROBERT TURNER COLLEGE AND CAREER H S | 9-12 | 1,107 | 19.1 |
| DR RONALD E MCNAIR J H | 6-8 | 1,021 | 17.9 |
| PEARLAND J H WEST | 7-8 | 932 | 17.6 |
| LEON H SABLATURA MIDDLE | 5-6 | 923 | 18.8 |
| BERRY MILLER J H | 7-8 | 824 | 17.2 |
| E A LAWHON EL | PK-4 | 814 | 14.8 |
| PEARLAND J H EAST | 7-8 | 814 | 16.6 |
| PEARLAND J H SOUTH | 7-8 | 813 | 16.3 |
| GLENN YORK EL | PK-5 | 802 | 17.1 |
Towns near Pearland
- Manvel, TX5.3 mi · 9,992 people · home $338,700
- Friendswood, TX8.1 mi · 41,213 people · home $420,100
- Fresno, TX8.8 mi · 24,486 people · home $243,500
- South Houston, TX9.2 mi · 16,153 people · home $189,300
- Iowa Colony, TX10.0 mi · 8,154 people · home $405,700
- Alvin, TX10.8 mi · 27,098 people · home $228,700
- Sienna, TX12.0 mi · 20,204 people · home $470,100
- Pasadena, TX12.4 mi · 151,950 people · home $209,600
Pearland questions
Is Pearland, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pearland scores better for retirees than 21% of Texas towns and quieter than 12%. 12.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.1).
How much does a house cost in Pearland?
The median owner-occupied home in Pearland is valued at $356,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $118,842, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $1,860 a month.
What is the weather like in Pearland?
July highs average 93.3°F and January lows 46.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Pearland get tornadoes?
60 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pearland since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on January 24, 2023. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)