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Pearland, Texas

Introduction to Pearland, Texas

Pearland, Texas, in Brazoria county, is 10 miles SW of Pasadena, Texas (center to center) and 14 miles S of Houston, Texas. Part of the surrounding Brazoria metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Pearland is home to some 37,640 residents.

Pearland History

Pearland was first settled in the late 1880s when the Gulf, Colorado, and Santa Fe Railways were extending their lines. Originally, the region was known as Mark Belt. The first post office of the area was established in 1893. In the same year, the city was renamed Pearland. It was so named due to the abundance of pear trees in the region. In fact, some of the local developers also promoted the area as the “agricultural Eden”.

Pearland and nearby Attractions

  • 1940 Air Terminal Museum
  • Houston Zoo
  • Downtown Aquarium at Houston
  • San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site
  • Armand Bayou Nature Center
  • Moody Gardens

Things To Do In Pearland

Pearland has several parks and open spaces including McLean Road Park, Independence Park, and Dads Club Community Park. You can pay a visit to the Jacksonville Public Library during your stay in the city. The Houston Zoological Gardens, Bayou Wildlife Park, and Children's Museum of Houston are also worth visiting. In addition, the city offers easy access to Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, AstroWorld, San Jacinto Monument and Museum, Battleship Texas State Historical Site, and Moody Gardens.

Pearland Transportation

William P. Hobby Airport is very close to the city.

Pearland Higher Education

San Jacinto College-South Campus and Alvin Community College are among the nearby colleges.

High Points

Pearland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 11%Pearland Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 11%Pearland Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 12%Pearland Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 13%Pearland Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 13%Pearland People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 14%Pearland College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 19%Pearland Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Pearland, TX

Comparing Pearland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Male Share of the Population77
Racial Diversity77
Well-Paid Single Men69
Well-Paid Single Women69
Age of the Population55
Female Share of the Population44
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
Median Family Income89
People in Middle Class or Better89
College Educated Adults79

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home45
Public Transportation Use29
Short Commute Times22
Walking and Biking to Work27

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Affordability of Rents52
Affordability of Property Taxes31
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals26
People Living Alone22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime76
Low Property Crime76

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