Neighborhood in Pearland, Brazoria County

Living in Banbury Cross, Pearland

A+

1st of 22areas in Pearland
Overall score 100 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Pearland overall: A

Banbury Cross is a neighborhood in Pearland, TX, home to about 2,000 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 22 areas we score in Pearland. It does best on jobs and income and worst on internet access.

  • Errands close by
  • Lots of parks
  • River flooding risk is very high
  • Coastal flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.6 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library1.0 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
1,960
Median rent
$1,640
Median home value
$289,000
Household income
$138,100
Average commute
23 min
Homes owned
83%
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What it's like to live in Banbury Cross

Banbury Cross is a neighborhood in Pearland with about 2,000 residents, homes built around 1995, mostly owner-occupied (83%) and 53% of households with children.

It grades A+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 1st of 22 areas in Pearland, which grades A overall.

Pros of living in Banbury Cross

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,640, 12% lower than the Pearland median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.4 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Banbury Cross

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, coastal flooding and hurricanes as very high in this part of town.

Banbury Cross report card

Each grade compares Banbury Cross with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade A-

    Median rent $1,640, homes cost 2.1x income.

    84 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A+

    Median household income $138,100, 0% unemployed.

    98 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 88 of 100 on the state rating.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 82 violent crimes per 100k, 1,135 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade A

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 23 min, 17% work from home.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    53% have a bachelor’s degree.

    87 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    11% of adults uninsured.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    83% of homes owner-occupied.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    90% of homes have broadband.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

Banbury Cross compared with Pearland

Better than Pearland

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%51 points lower than Pearland (51%)
  • Home value to income: 2.1x30% lower than Pearland (3.0x)
  • Average commute: 23 min29% lower than Pearland (33 min)

Worse than Pearland

  • Homes with broadband internet: 90%7 points lower than Pearland (97%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • BC J Harris ElementaryElementary, Pearland ISD0.6 mi
  • APearland J H EastMiddle, Pearland ISD0.8 mi
  • APearland High SchoolHigh, Pearland ISD1.9 mi

Cost of living in Banbury Cross

Median rent in Banbury Cross is $1,640 a month, 12% lower than the Pearland median. A household would need about $66,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $289,000, 19% lower than the Pearland median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,268 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHerePearlandTexas
Median rent12% lower than Pearland$1,640$1,860$1,403
Median home value19% lower than Pearland$289,000$356,300$283,800
Home value to income30% lower than Pearland2.1x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent51 points lower than Pearland0%51%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them7 points higher than Pearland83%76%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Pearland5.8%6.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Pearland199520031992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,268
Mortgage payment
$1,582
Property tax
$686
Median rent, for comparison
$1,640

Based on a $289,000 home in Banbury Cross, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHerePearlandTexas
Median household income16% higher than Pearland$138,100$118,842$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Pearland0%3.3%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points lower than Pearland1.5%4.1%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher6 points higher than Pearland53%47%34%
Average commute29% lower than Pearland23 min33 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points higher than Pearland17%14%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Pearland1.9%0.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet7 points lower than Pearland90%97%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingVery high
  • Coastal floodingVery high
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Banbury Cross

Under 1839%
18 to 3424%
35 to 6430%
65 and over7.5%
Race and ethnicity
White54%
Hispanic or Latino45%
Black0%
Asian0.7%
Other or more than one race0%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Pearland

  1. 2A+Stonebridge
  2. 3A+Kelsey Pointe
  3. 4A+Heron BayMedian rent $1,680
  4. 5A+Crystal LakeMedian rent $2,230
  5. 6AThe StrandMedian rent $1,760
  6. 7ACanterbury ParkMedian rent $1,830
  7. 8A-The EstatesMedian rent $1,680
  8. 9A-Lakes of Highland GlenMedian rent $1,820

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A+The GablesMcAllen
  2. A+Autumn OaksHouston
  3. A+NottinghamHouston

Questions about Banbury Cross

Is Banbury Cross a good place to live?

Banbury Cross is a neighborhood in Pearland, TX, home to about 2,000 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 22 areas we score in Pearland. It does best on jobs and income and worst on internet access.

How much does it cost to live in Banbury Cross?

Median rent in Banbury Cross is $1,640 a month, 12% lower than the Pearland median. The median home is worth $289,000, 19% lower than the Pearland median. A median home costs 2.1x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Pearland.

What schools serve Banbury Cross?

The closest rated public schools are C J Harris Elementary (elementary, rated B), Pearland J H East (middle, rated A) and Pearland High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Banbury Cross name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.