What are the schools like in Pearland, TX?

Pearland is served primarily by PEARLAND ISD. The district operates 11 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 5 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.2:1.

What is the median household income in Pearland?

The median household income in Pearland, TX is $111,123 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.2%.

What is the weather like in Pearland, TX?

Pearland has an average high temperature of 64.6°F in January and 93.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.3 inches.

Pearland, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Pearland, TX affordable or expensive?

Pearland's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Pearland is 0% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $311,100 and the median rent is $1,622 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Pearland, TX?

Pearland has a violent crime rate of 95.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1440.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Pearland, TX a Good Place to Live?

Pearland is a mid-sized city of 124,478 in Texas, with a median household income of $111,123 and a 3.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% above the national average.

Strengths: Pearland stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Pearland is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Pearland city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 100.2

Pearland's overall cost of living index is 100.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Pearland costs roughly 0% more than the average American city.

Metric	Pearland, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$311,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,622	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$111,123	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Pearland's violent crime rate is 95.9 per 100,000 residents — 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

95.9 /100k

Property Crime

1440.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Pearland is served primarily by PEARLAND ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Pearland, TX	National Avg
School District	PEARLAND ISD	—
Elementary Schools	11	—
Middle Schools	8	—
High Schools	5	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	47.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pearland sees average highs of 64.6°F in January and 93.3°F in July, with 53.3 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Pearland, TX
Average High — January	64.6°F
Average High — July	93.3°F
Annual Precipitation	53.3"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Pearland, TX	National Avg
Population	124,478	—
Median Age	36.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	49.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	18.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	14.1%	18.9%
Asian	15.9%	6.3%
Under 18	28.0%	22.2%
65 and over	11.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Brookside Village, TX 2 mi Manvel, TX 5 mi Friendswood, TX 8 mi Fresno, TX 9 mi South Houston, TX 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Pearland

Pearland, TX is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

77584 77581

Pearland vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pearland, TX affordable or expensive?

Pearland's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That puts Pearland roughly 0% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $311,100 and median rent is $1,622/month.

What is the crime rate in Pearland, TX?

Pearland's violent crime rate is 95.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1440.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Pearland?

Public schools in Pearland are operated by PEARLAND ISD. The district has 11 elementary, 8 middle, and 5 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1. 47.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Pearland, TX a good place to live?

Pearland, TX has a population of 124,478, a median household income of $111,123, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Pearland?

Pearland averages 64.6°F in January and 93.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.3 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Pearland?

Pearland, TX is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 77584, 77581.

What is the population of Pearland?

The population of Pearland, Texas is 124,478 with a median age of 36.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Pearland?

Key numbers for living in Pearland: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $311,100, median household income $111,123, crime index 43 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pearland side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.