Houston metro, TX relocation guide
Moving to Pearland, TX
$399,000Median listing price
BrazoriaArea
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About Pearland
Pearland is the Houston metro's second-fastest-growing large suburb and the economic center of northern Brazoria County, about 20 miles south of downtown Houston. Housing spans established subdivisions, master-planned communities like Shadow Creek Ranch and heavy new construction, with a large population.
Home prices in Pearland
The median listing price in Pearland is $399,000.
Top places in Pearland
- Pearland Town Center — open-air shopping, dining, and entertainment hub (shown in the Commons aerial photo below).
- Independence Park — amphitheater, sports fields, and event space.
- Delores Fenwick Nature Center — wetlands trails and wildlife viewing.
- Shadow Creek Ranch trails — extensive hike-and-bike trail network.
- Historic GCSF depot — restored railroad depot (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World — major regional retail draw.
Commuting from Pearland
- Approximate drive to downtown Houston: 25–35 minutes via SH 288; longer during peak traffic.
- Park-and-ride service along the 288 corridor serves downtown commuters.
Pearland FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Pearland, TX?
The median listing price in Pearland is $399,000. Median listing price · Movoto · August 2026 - How is the commute from Pearland, TX?
Approximate drive to downtown Houston: 25–35 minutes via SH 288; longer during peak traffic.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.