Pearland, Texas
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Pearland, TX.
MapsToIt planning snapshot
How much does it cost to live in Pearland, TX?
Pearland planning snapshot: population 129,620, housing index 120 (above the U.S. housing-cost baseline), median home $330,900, median rent $1,759, and income near $112,470. Expect 93°F summer highs, 48°F winter lows, and about 30-minute one-way commutes. Violent-offense rates run about 89.5 per 100k (catalog avg 559.5).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 120U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $330,900U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $1,759U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $112,470U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 5.1%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 30 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 89.5per 100k · catalog avg 559.5
- Summer high
- 93°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Pearland compares with a U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals) or a MapsToIt catalog average (crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 129,620City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-10-19 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $112,470Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year43% above U.S. avgU.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 120ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year20% above U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $330,900City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year9% above U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $1,759City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year30% above U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 5.1%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-10-19 · August 20260.9 pts above U.S. rateU.S. 4.2% - Avg commute
- 30 min20% above catalog avgCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime rate
- 89.5per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback) · older data (2019)84% below catalog avgCatalog avg 559.5 - Property crime rate
- 1641per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback) · older data (2019)45% below catalog avgCatalog avg 3005.3 - Summer high
- 93°FAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals6.0 pts above catalog avgCatalog avg 87°F
- Winter low
- 48°FAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals13.0 pts above catalog avgCatalog avg 35°F
- Annual rainfall
- 53.3 inAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals61% above catalog avgCatalog avg 33.2 in
- Sunny days
- 246As of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals8% below catalog avgCatalog avg 268
Population trend
Pearland grew 37.8% from 94,063 in 2010 to 129,620 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is Pearland, TX expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Compared with the U.S. average, Pearland runs 20 points higher on MapsToIt's ACS housing index. Use that single number as a quick filter, then dig into home and rent cells for the budget you actually need.
- Housing cost index 120 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $330,900 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $1,759 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Pearland, TX?
Budget first around $1,759/month rent or $330,900 purchase prices — both are MapsToIt ACS medians, not listing ask averages. National ACS medians are $1,348 rent and $303,400 home value for context.
- Median home value $330,900
- Median rent $1,759/month
- Median household income $112,470
What is the job market like in Pearland, TX?
Labor-market context for Pearland: unemployment 5.1% and median income $112,470. Those are BLS LAUS (county) and ACS figures — industry mix still matters more than the headline rate alone.
- Unemployment 5.1% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $112,470
How long is the typical commute in Pearland, TX?
Plan on roughly 30 minutes each way in Pearland. Compare that with the 25-minute catalog average before you lock a neighborhood.
- 30 minutes average one-way
Is Pearland, TX safer than similar U.S. cities?
Pearland's FBI-derived violent rate (~89.5/100k) sits below the catalog average of mapped MapsToIt cities. Use the figure as a screening signal, then verify the blocks you would actually live on.
- Violent 89.5 per 100k
- Property 1641 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in Pearland, TX?
Pearland's climate profile: 93°F summer peaks, 48°F winter mornings, 53.3" annual rainfall, and 246 sunny days — from the nearest NOAA normals station.
- Summer high 93°F
- Winter low 48°F
- 53.3 in rain · 246 sunny days
Which neighborhoods do relocators research in Pearland, TX?
Shadow Creek Ranch is the name relocators hear first; compare it with Downtown Pearland and Silverlake once you know your job location.
- Shadow Creek Ranch
- Downtown Pearland
- Silverlake
What nearby city comparisons involve Pearland?
These curated pair pages put Pearland beside another high-intent destination with the same proprietary metrics table.
Hot summers, sprawling freeways, and no state income tax dominate comparisons. With about 53.3 inches of rain a year, wet-season drainage and mold checks are worth asking about. Average one-way commute time is about 30 minutes. Labor-market readings near 5.1% unemployment are neither boom nor bust by national standards. Violent-offense rates near 89.5 per 100k compare favorably with many peer metros, though local blocks still differ.
About 129,620 people live in Pearland, TX. With median income around $112,470 and a cost index of 120, the market reads above the national housing-cost baseline. Entry home prices around $330,900 still look attainable compared with coastal metros.
If you only tour one corridor, make it Shadow Creek Ranch; if you have a weekend, contrast it with Downtown Pearland and the quieter edges near Silverlake. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI crime figures, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Pearland with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
Neighborhoods often researched
- Shadow Creek Ranch
- Downtown Pearland
- Silverlake
Nearby & similar cities
Continue researching with these internal links — each page is a full data profile.
Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Pearland city, 1600000US4856348) — As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Brazoria County, August 2026 — As of 2026-10-19 · August 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019), city offenses per 100k — As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00012975 HOUSTON CLOVER FLD) — As of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-10-19 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-10-19