Neighborhood Guide for Pearland, Texas
Pearland is a popular area for families in the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land Metropolitan area. On the eastern side are older mansions. On the western side are nice suburban developments. Pearland has many master-planned communities including, the Lakes of Highland Glen, Shadow Creek Ranch, Southdown, Southern Trails, and Sunrise Lakes, Southdown, Southern Trails, and Sunrise Lakes.
Location
Pearland is due south of downtown Houston. It is easy to get there. Just take Highway 288 until you reach Shadow Creek Ranch, and then go east towards the center of Pearland.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Pearland is 8% higher than the average city in Texas, and 2% lower than the average city in America. This means the area is nice and an affordable place to raise a family.
Schools
The best schools in Pearland are:
1. Elementary Schools (PK to 4th grade)
Shadycrest Elementary School
Silvercrest Elementary School
These two schools ranked ten out of ten by Great Schools.
2. Middle Schools (5th and 6th grade)
Rogers Middle School
Alexander Middle School
These two schools ranked nine out of ten by Great Schools.
3. Junior High School (7th and 8th grade)
Berry Miller J High School
This school ranked eight out of ten by Great Schools.
4. High Schools (9th to 12th grade)
Glenda Dawson High School
Robert Turner College And Career High School
These two schools ranked eight out of ten by Great Schools.
Crime
Pearland has much lower crime rate (37% lower), when compared to the rest of the state of Texas, and 27% lower when compared to the rest of America.
Weather
The weather in Pearland is pleasant and enjoyable, like most of Houston. The coldest it ever gets in winter during December is 28°F. The hottest is June through August, where it can reach 101°F. The average high for the year is 84°F. The average low for the year is 56°F. There are about three or four inches of rainfall each month of the year, except for July and October, when it rains about twice that much.
Livability Index and Amenities
The livability index for Pearland is 85, which is thirteen points higher than the average for Texan cities of 72. There are plenty of nice amenities in the area and many things for families to do. There is a huge shopping center called Pearland Town Center with 90 stores.
Median Income
The median income per person is $36,180, which is higher than the average city in Texas of $25,809, and higher than the nation average of $28,051.
The median income per household is $89,149, which is higher than the average city in Texas of $51,563, and higher the nation average of $53,046.
Home Types
Most of the homes in Pearland are owner-occupied (80.9%). The median listing price for a home is $179,000. This is higher than the average listing price for all cities in Texas of $128,000. It is lower than the national average of $181,400.
Single-family homes start at $150,000 for a three-bedroom/two-bath home of around 1,000 square feet and go up to $1,699,000 for a four-bedroom, six-bath, with over 7,500 square feet.
Because only 19.1% of the homes are rental properties, investors looking to buy real estate to rent it to others, can expect to get a median rent of $1,073 per month. This is higher than the Texas average of $834 and the national average of $889.
Summary
Pearland is a wonderful area with plenty of nice homes to choose from, including vintage mansions and modern suburban homes. It is on the outskirts of the Houston Metropolitan area, which gives the area the feel of country-style living. The commute to downtown Houston is about thirty miles. People who live in Pearland enjoy the larger homes, the amenities, and decent schools for children.