Pearland, TX
South Houston's Fastest Growing Suburb & Medical Center Gateway
Avg Home Price
$395,000
Commute Time
25-40 min
School Rating
8.7/10
Property Tax Rate
2.3–3.0%
School District
Pearland ISD / Alvin ISD
"Pearland is the single best suburb for Houston Medical Center workers who want new construction and family-friendly living. Physicians, nurses, and hospital administrators flock here because a 25–35 minute commute to the Med Center is genuinely hard to beat south of Houston at Pearland's price point."
Local Amenities & Lifestyle
Houston Medical Center
25–35 min via Hwy 288 — world's largest medical complex
NRG Stadium / Astrodome
30 min — Houston Texans, rodeo, concerts
Pearland Town Center
Open-air lifestyle center with dining, retail, entertainment
Houston Hobby Airport
15–20 min — Southwest Airlines hub, international flights
Southwyck Golf Club
Public golf course popular with Pearland residents
UH Clear Lake Pearland
University campus offering graduate degrees locally
Average Home Prices by Community
Top communities in Pearland and what you get at each price point.
Shadow Creek Ranch
$350k–$700kPearland's flagship master-planned community. 3,500 acres, resort amenity center, lakes, trails. Most desirable Pearland community.
Southlake
$330k–$550kWell-established community along Pearland's major retail corridor. Good access, amenities, established landscaping.
Pomona
$380k–$650kNewer development near the Manvel/Pearland border. Newer construction, growing amenities.
Clear Creek Retreat
$280k–$450kMore affordable Pearland option. Older homes but established area. Good value for first-time buyers.
Schools & Education
Pearland ISD
Strong suburban district. Growing rapidly with new campuses. Excellent athletics.
Pearland High School
Primary flagship HS. Strong academics, large enrollment.
Alvin ISD
Serves parts of Pearland and surrounding areas. Known for Alvin HS Singing City choir (nationally famous).
Shadow Creek High School
Newer Pearland ISD campus. Modern facilities.
Property Tax Breakdown
Pearland property taxes vary significantly depending on which side of the city and which school district serves your address. Pearland ISD and Alvin ISD serve different parts of the city with slightly different levy rates. Brazoria County (most of Pearland) has lower county rates than Harris County.
2.3–2.6%
Older Pearland / no MUD
2.6–3.0%
Shadow Creek Ranch, newer communities
~$10,200/yr
On a $380k home
Commute Times from Pearland
Houston Medical Center (TMC)
25–35 minVia Hwy 288 — Pearland's signature commute advantage
Downtown Houston
30–40 minVia Hwy 288 North — direct route, manageable commute
NRG Park / Greenway Plaza
25–35 minVia Hwy 288 or 610 Loop
Sugar Land
20–30 minVia Hwy 6 or Beltway 8
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
15–25 minClosest major airport to Pearland — major advantage
Is Pearland Right for You?
Perfect For
- ✓Houston Medical Center physicians, nurses, and hospital employees (25–35 min commute)
- ✓Families seeking value pricing with good schools and new construction
- ✓Downtown Houston workers who want a south-side commute alternative to Katy/Woodlands
- ✓First-time buyers who want master-planned community amenities at accessible price points
- ✓Buyers interested in Alvin ISD's nationally recognized programs (Singing City, etc.)
Consider Elsewhere If…
- ✗You work in the Energy Corridor or NW Houston (45–60+ min commute)
- ✗You commute to The Woodlands or north Houston employment centers
- ✗You want established neighborhood character with mature trees
- ✗You prefer Sugar Land's prestige schools (Fort Bend ISD)
- ✗You want cultural diversity in your immediate community (less diverse than Sugar Land)