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Pearland, TX


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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):

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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