Housing
Home prices and rent in Pearland
Median home values, rents and incomes from the U.S. Census Bureau, compared with Texas and the U.S.
Census geography: Pearland city, Texas. These survey estimates are not current listing prices.
Pearland vs. Texas and the U.S.
| Pearland | Texas | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $356,300 | $283,800 | $332,700 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,860 | $1,403 | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $118,842 | $78,476 | $80,734 |
| Homes owned by occupants | 76% | 63% | 65% |
| Median year built | 2003 | 1992 | 1980 |
Ten years of change
| 2014 | 2019 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $179,600 | $244,800 | $356,300 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,158 | $1,413 | $1,860 |
| Median household income | $94,653 | $104,504 | $118,842 |
Fair Market Rents (HUD, fiscal year 2027)
Brazoria County, TX HUD Metro FMR Area · Brazoria County. HUD's payment benchmarks for housing programs: typical gross rent (rent plus utilities) for a recent mover, not a listing or an asking rent.
Large figures are the metro-area Fair Market Rent.
Income limits (HUD, fiscal year 2026)
Area median family income: $126,000. Households at or under these incomes can qualify for many housing programs; check each program's own rules.
| Household size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low income (80%) | $70,600 | $80,650 | $90,750 | $100,800 | $108,900 | $116,950 | $125,000 | $133,100 |
| Very low income (50%) | $44,100 | $50,400 | $56,700 | $63,000 | $68,050 | $73,100 | $78,150 | $83,200 |
| Extremely low income (30%) | $26,500 | $30,250 | $34,050 | $37,800 | $40,850 | $44,360 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents and Income Limits, checked October 17, 2026.
Questions
What is the median home value in Pearland?
$356,300, according to the Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey (5-year estimates), compared with $283,800 in Texas and $332,700 nationally.
How much is rent in Pearland?
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,860 a month, versus $1,403 statewide.
How much have home values risen in Pearland?
The median home value went from $179,600 in 2014 to $356,300 in 2024 (+98%).
What is fair market rent in Pearland?
HUD's fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rent for the Brazoria County, TX HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,021 for a studio, $1,212 for one bedroom and $1,319 for two bedrooms. These are HUD program benchmarks, not asking rents.
Are these current market prices?
No. They are survey medians from the Census Bureau, based on a five-year survey period, so they lag today’s listings. They are the most consistent way to compare places and track change over time.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2014, 2019, 2024), Pearland city, Texas. Values are estimates with margins of error.