salaryRent is higher than in 63% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 32.7 minutes each way. Most homes (76.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $76,040 a year. That is $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Texas. It is number 320 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Pearland?
Share of households by yearly income. 48.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Pearland
| Size | Pearland | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,407 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,656 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,948 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,343 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,769 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Pearland overall?
Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Pearland, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Pearland
Life in Pearland
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Pearland?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $571 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $356,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $35,630 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Pearland, TX?
Renting in Pearland costs a median of about $1,901 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Pearland?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $76,040 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Pearland cheap or expensive?
Pearland is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.8% of the typical household income of $128,171. It ranks 320th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Pearland?
The median homeowner in Pearland pays $7,345 a year in property taxes, about 2.06% of the median home value.
Is Pearland more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Texas are 3% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Pearland?
The median home value in Pearland is $356,300, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
127,514 people live in Pearland. Numbers are typical (middle) values.