A DRIVE AROUND TOWN
A recorded drive along FM 518 through Pearland
A recorded FM 518 driving tour through Pearland, shared by Decelerated Travel. This is not a live camera or current conditions report.
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Relocation guide
Moving to Pearland
What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.
Population
125,983
Median age 36.5
Median household income
$112,470
Median rent
$1,759/mo
Median home value
$330,900
Schools
36
5 districts
Summer high / winter low
94° / 46°
Pros
- Household incomes run 43% above the US median ($112,470).
- Rent takes only about 19% of the median household income.
- 77% of households own their home (US 65%).
- Mild weather in February, March, April, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
- 32 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.
Cons
- Property taxes are high: about 2.20% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.
Plan your move
Where in Pearland?
Pearland spans 2 zip codes. Median home values range from $309,100 to $339,100 by zip.
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LOCAL FOOD · YOUTUBE SHORT
Trying The Gripper Kitchen in Pearland, TX
Jay samples a burger from The Gripper Kitchen in this recorded Pearland food Short.
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Is Pearland a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. Household incomes run 43% above the US median ($112,470). Rent takes only about 19% of the median household income. On the other hand: Property taxes are high: about 2.20% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
How much do I need to earn to live in Pearland?
The median household earns $112,470. Rent at the median ($1,759/month) is about 19% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $70,360 a year.
How many schools are in Pearland?
36 public and private schools across 5 districts. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.
What is the weather like in Pearland?
Highs average 94°F in August and lows 46°F in January. The most comfortable months are February, March, April.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.