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Pearland

#1 in Best Places to Live in Brazoria County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Houston, TX
  • 368 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      A-
    4. Nightlife
      B-
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      A+
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      C
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    Pearland is a suburb of Houston with a population of 113,693. Pearland is in Brazoria County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in Pearland offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Pearland there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Pearland and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Pearland are highly rated.
    About Pearland...
    Population
    113,693

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $208,900
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,272
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      24%
    • Own
      76%
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    Pearland Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      52.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      1.6
      6.1
    • Rape
      15.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      25.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      173.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,233.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      75.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      17%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      16%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      10%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      18%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      29%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      17%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      13%

    Working in Pearland

    Jobs
    A+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $102,124
    National
    $55,322
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    Pearland Reviews

    368 reviews
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    Pearland is the cutest little town in all of Texas! When I moved here from Florida, Pearland was a fairly small place. Over the past couple of years, however, its population has grown! Pearland now houses every store and restaurant you can think of and the residents are all generally nice people! Pearland has a relaxed, laid-back feeling about it. There isn't one area of town that is dangerous or risky to drive through or visit. However, if you live here, many people outside of Pearland will pronounce your hometown as, "Pearl-land!"
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    I think that The City of Pearland is very beautiful. There is a really nice view of the sunset in certain areas of the city. There are many amenities that are easily accessible to patrons. For example, shopping outlets, fast foods, all you can eat buffets, many banks, etc. Although the traffic on Broadway may be a tad bit overwhelming during rush hour, as is everywhere else in Houston, one can enjoy the scenery that runs along the stretch. There are also parks that people can carry their children as well as their pets. I would not change a thing! If you are a huge fan of parks and sunsets, then this is the place for you!
    I loved living in Pearland in the year of 2011. It was so nice and peaceful. The environment was clean, and my neighbors were nice and friendly. There’s so many fun and interesting things to do that are nearby. The mall is in the middle of the town, which is great for everyone. The thing I liked most about Pearland was that there’s always cops patrolling the area, therefore I always felt safe wherever I went. If I could change anything, it would be the cost of living. I would make it more affordable, so that more great people could reside there!