Neighborhood in Pearland, Brazoria County

Living in Heron Bay, Pearland

A+

4th of 22areas in Pearland
Overall score 97 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Pearland overall: A

Heron Bay is a neighborhood in Pearland, TX, home to about 3,800 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 22 areas we score in Pearland. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Well connected
  • Getting around scores low (8 of 100)
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library0.9 mi

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

Population
3,800
Median rent
$1,680
Median home value
$456,000
Household income
$168,900
Average commute
32 min
Homes owned
87%
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What it's like to live in Heron Bay

Heron Bay is a neighborhood in Pearland with about 3,800 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2007), mostly owner-occupied (87%) and 44% of households with children.

Our grade for Heron Bay is A+. That puts it 4th of 22 areas we grade in Pearland, a city that gets an A overall.

Pros of living in Heron Bay

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $168,900, 42% higher 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 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Heron Bay

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes as very high in this part of town.

Heron Bay report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade B+

    Median rent $1,680, homes cost 2.7x income.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $168,900, 3.8% unemployed.

    87 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 90 of 100 on the state rating.

    91 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.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 32 min, 14% work from home.

    9 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    57% have a bachelor’s degree.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    11% of adults uninsured.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A

    87% of homes owner-occupied.

    89 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Heron Bay compared with Pearland

Better than Pearland

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 14%37 points lower than Pearland (51%)
  • Median household income: $168,90042% higher than Pearland ($118,842)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 87%11 points higher than Pearland (76%)

Worse than Pearland

No measure is clearly worse than Pearland.

Closest public schools

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

  • AShirley Dill Brothers ElementaryElementary, Alvin ISD0.5 mi
  • ADr Ronald E McNair Junior HighMiddle, Alvin ISD0.9 mi
  • AShadow Creek High SchoolHigh, Alvin ISD0.2 mi

Cost of living in Heron Bay

Median rent in Heron Bay is $1,680 a month, 10% lower than the Pearland median. A household would need about $67,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $456,000, 28% higher than the Pearland median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,329 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHerePearlandTexas
Median rent10% lower than Pearland$1,680$1,860$1,403
Median home value28% higher than Pearland$456,000$356,300$283,800
Home value to income10% lower than Pearland2.7x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent37 points lower than Pearland14%51%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them11 points higher than Pearland87%76%63%
Vacant homes7 points lower than Pearland0%6.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Pearland200720031992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,329
Mortgage payment
$2,496
Property tax
$833
Median rent, for comparison
$1,680

Based on a $456,000 home in Heron Bay, 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 income42% higher than Pearland$168,900$118,842$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Pearland3.8%3.3%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points lower than Pearland1.8%4.1%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher10 points higher than Pearland57%47%34%
Average commute3% lower than Pearland32 min33 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Pearland14%14%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Pearland0%0.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Pearland100%97%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

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

Who lives in Heron Bay

Under 1827%
18 to 3417%
35 to 6447%
65 and over9.1%
Race and ethnicity
White36%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Black23%
Asian27%
Other or more than one race1.7%

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

Other neighborhoods in Pearland

  1. 1A+Banbury CrossMedian rent $1,640
  2. 2A+Stonebridge
  3. 3A+Kelsey Pointe
  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. ANorthwest side of North Richland HillsNorth Richland Hills
  2. A+Las LomasSan Antonio
  3. A+Prairie GroveCinco Ranch

Questions about Heron Bay

Is Heron Bay a good place to live?

Heron Bay is a neighborhood in Pearland, TX, home to about 3,800 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 22 areas we score in Pearland. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Heron Bay?

Renters in Heron Bay pay a median of $1,680 a month, 10% lower than the Pearland median. The median home is worth $456,000, 28% higher than the Pearland median. A median home costs 2.7x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Pearland.

What schools serve Heron Bay?

The closest rated public schools are Shirley Dill Brothers Elementary (elementary, rated A), Dr Ronald E McNair Junior High (middle, rated A) and Shadow Creek High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 2 Census block groups closest to the Heron Bay 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.