Pearland, TX

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.

The People and Families of Pearland

In Pearland, about 67% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Pearland are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pearland had a median family income of $70,748. More so than most places, the people in Pearland generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in Pearland are poor than in most places in Texas. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the city.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($48,190) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Pearland. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Pearland Housing

According to the 2000 census, 80% of the housing in Pearland was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Pearland, 96% of commuters drive to work. People in the city expect to drive a lot. The city does not have a lot of public transportation.

High Points

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

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

Comparative Profile of Pearland, TX

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Pearland Almanac

Pearland Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Pearland Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Pearland residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Starbucks in Pearland

Wal-Mart in Pearland

Pearland High Schools (2004)

PEARLAND H S
2337 N GALVESTON AVE
281-997-7445
Serves 2,532 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

Pearland Colleges

(List of All Texas Colleges)

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