The story of this market
The typical home in Pearland, Texas sells for about $375,000, or $165 per square foot.
Prices are down 1.4% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,860 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+1.1%
TX · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Pearland, Texas
The Pearland housing market is currently a seller's market with 3.7 months of inventory, reflecting a balanced but competitive environment. While home prices have seen a slight year-over-year decline, the city's strong economic fundamentals and population growth continue to support long-term demand. Market conditions remain stable as buyers and sellers adjust to current interest rate levels.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Pearland yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).
Deterministic aggregate of 4 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved down 1.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 39 days on market with 1.9 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.58% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.5% · poverty 4.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
- Kemah Boardwalk4.516 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Webster3.910.7 mi
- Downtown Aquarium4.114.7 mi
- Cidercade Houston4.513.9 mi
- Meow Wolf Houston's Radio Tave4.414.9 mi
- Reliant Stadium4.611.2 mi
- Daikin Park4.714 mi
- Toyota Center4.613.7 mi
- George R. Brown Convention Center4.513.7 mi
- POST Houston4.614.8 mi
- Houston Zoo4.612.2 mi
- Space Center Houston4.611.3 mi
- Houston Museum of Natural Science4.812.6 mi
- Discovery Green4.713.8 mi
- Hermann Park4.712.1 mi
- Space Center Houston4.611.3 mi
- Houston Museum of Natural Science4.812.6 mi
- POST Houston4.614.8 mi
- The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston4.812.8 mi
- Meow Wolf Houston's Radio Tave4.414.9 mi
- Discovery Green4.713.8 mi
- Hermann Park4.712.1 mi
- Buffalo Bayou Park4.714.8 mi
- Japanese Garden4.712.5 mi
- Levy Park4.814.3 mi
- East River 94.414 mi
- Wildcat Golf Club4.49.8 mi
- Topgolf Webster4.410.4 mi
- Puttery4.715.1 mi
- Hermann Park Golf Course4.311.9 mi
- Baybrook Mall4.58.4 mi
- Joe V's Smart Shop4.515 mi
- Pearland Town Center4.46.5 mi
- Marshalls & HomeGoods4.314.9 mi
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport429.9 mi
- William P. Hobby Airport4.45.7 mi
- The St. James Restaurant & Cabaret3.828.8 mi
- Ember3.129.5 mi
- Vida Taqueria3.829.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A central community hub featuring walking trails, playgrounds, and event spaces that host local festivals and gatherings.
A major open-air retail destination providing a wide array of shopping, dining, and entertainment options for residents.
A popular local golf facility that serves as a recreational anchor and contributes to the area's suburban appeal.
A large regional park offering extensive sports facilities, picnic areas, and natural trails for outdoor recreation.
Pearland is an ideal destination for family buyers and professionals working in the Houston medical and energy sectors who seek a suburban lifestyle with high-quality schools. It also attracts investors looking for stable rental demand and downsizers who appreciate the city's extensive amenity base and community-focused environment.
The city is primarily served by the Pearland Independent School District, which is widely regarded for its strong academic performance and comprehensive extracurricular programs. Schools in the area consistently receive high accountability ratings from the state, contributing to the city's appeal for families.
The city is served by major highway corridors including SH 288 and Beltway 8, providing critical access to downtown Houston and the surrounding metro area. Commuters rely heavily on these routes, and the city continues to prioritize road infrastructure to manage traffic flow.
Pearland offers an extensive park system including Independence Park and El Franco Lee Park, which provide trails, sports fields, and green spaces. The city also features the Southwyck Golf Club and various shopping and dining options centered around the Pearland Town Center.
The rental market in Pearland is characterized by steady demand driven by its proximity to major employment hubs, with a mix of single-family home rentals and modern apartment complexes. Vacancy rates remain relatively low, and the market is attractive to investors seeking stable long-term tenants.
Pearland's economy is anchored by its proximity to the Texas Medical Center and the energy sector in Houston, with a growing retail and service industry base. The city maintains strong economic momentum due to its appeal as a residential location for high-income professionals.
Pearland benefits from its proximity to the Texas Medical Center and the Port of Houston, serving as a major residential hub for professionals in these sectors. Infrastructure expansion, including road improvements and commercial development at the Pearland Town Center, continues to drive economic momentum.
Development activity is focused on expanding residential capacity in the western and southern portions of the city, alongside commercial projects that support the growing population. The city's planning department actively manages these projects to ensure alignment with long-term infrastructure goals.
The city is served by various special districts, including Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs) that provide essential water and sewer services to newer residential developments. These districts are a standard feature of the local property tax landscape.
Pearland generally reports lower crime rates compared to the broader Houston metropolitan area, maintaining a reputation as a safe suburban community. Local law enforcement emphasizes community policing, and crime trends remain stable relative to regional growth.
Pearland is located in a region susceptible to tropical storms and hurricanes, necessitating robust flood insurance and adherence to strict building codes. The city has invested in drainage infrastructure to mitigate risks associated with heavy rainfall and storm surges.
Property insurance in Pearland is influenced by the area's coastal proximity, with premiums reflecting the regional risk profile for wind and flood events. Homeowners are encouraged to maintain comprehensive coverage to protect against these specific environmental hazards.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Texas) — Senior (65+) and Disabled Homestead Exemption and School Tax Ceiling: Grants an additional mandatory $10,000 exemption from ISD appraised value (Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100,000 - $10,000) and establishes an absolute statutory tax freeze (school tax ceiling): total ISD property taxes cannot exceed the dollar ceiling established in the… State (Texas) — General Residence Homestead Exemption and 10% Valuation Growth Cap: Imposes mandatory state-level valuation deductions and growth limitations on the qualifying homestead: (1) Mandates a $100,000 deduction from appraised value for independent school district (ISD) maintenance and operations/debt taxation: Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100… State (Texas) — Ad Valorem Real Property Taxation and Assessment Ratio: Mandates ad valorem appraisal of all real property at 100% of fair market value as of January 1 each tax year (Assessment Ratio = 1.00).
Researched annual trajectory for this city, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this city's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS 2024 profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.