Neighborhood in Pearland, Brazoria County

Living in Kelsey Pointe, Pearland

A+

3rd of 22areas in Pearland
Overall score 98 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Pearland overall: A

Kelsey Pointe is a neighborhood in Pearland, TX, home to about 3,600 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 22 areas we score in Pearland. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Getting around scores low (5 of 100)
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Park0.7 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.1 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library1.8 mi

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

Population
3,580
Median rent
No data
Median home value
$394,000
Household income
$144,000
Average commute
35 min
Homes owned
100%
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What it's like to live in Kelsey Pointe

Kelsey Pointe is a neighborhood in Pearland with about 3,600 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2012), mostly owner-occupied (100%) and 49% of households with children.

Our grade for Kelsey Pointe is A+. That puts it 3rd of 22 areas we grade in Pearland, a city that gets an A overall.

Pros of living in Kelsey Pointe

  • 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.

Cons of living in Kelsey Pointe

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

Kelsey Pointe report card

Each grade compares Kelsey Pointe 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

    Homes cost 2.7x income.

    95 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $144,000, 5.1% unemployed.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A+

    Nearby schools average 93 of 100 on the state rating.

    96 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 B-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 35 min, 5.1% work from home.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    58% have a bachelor’s degree.

    88 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    11% of adults uninsured.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A+

    100% of homes owner-occupied.

    97 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A-

    99% of homes have broadband.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

Kelsey Pointe compared with Pearland

Better than Pearland

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%51 points lower than Pearland (51%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 100%23 points higher than Pearland (76%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 58%10 points higher than Pearland (47%)

Worse than Pearland

  • Average commute: 35 min6% higher than Pearland (33 min)
  • Unemployment rate: 5.1%2 points higher than Pearland (3.3%)

Closest public schools

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

  • AGlenn York ElementaryElementary, Alvin ISD0.7 mi
  • ADr Ronald E McNair Junior HighMiddle, Alvin ISD0.5 mi
  • AShadow Creek High SchoolHigh, Alvin ISD1 mi

Cost of living in Kelsey Pointe

The median home is worth $394,000, 11% higher than the Pearland median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,990 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHerePearlandTexas
Median home value11% higher than Pearland$394,000$356,300$283,800
Home value to income9% lower than Pearland2.7x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent51 points lower than Pearland0%51%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them23 points higher than Pearland100%76%63%
Vacant homes7 points lower than Pearland0%6.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Pearland201220031992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,990
Mortgage payment
$2,157
Property tax
$833

Based on a $394,000 home in Kelsey Pointe, 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 income21% higher than Pearland$144,000$118,842$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points higher than Pearland5.1%3.3%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points lower than Pearland1.9%4.1%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher10 points higher than Pearland58%47%34%
Average commute6% higher than Pearland35 min33 min27 min
Workers who work from home9 points lower than Pearland5.1%14%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Pearland0%0.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than Pearland99%97%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

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

Who lives in Kelsey Pointe

Under 1834%
18 to 3416%
35 to 6447%
65 and over3.5%
Race and ethnicity
White26%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Black30%
Asian21%
Other or more than one race6.3%

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. 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+SundanceThe Woodlands
  2. A+Hidden Valley EstatesRockwall
  3. ARiversidePecan Grove

Questions about Kelsey Pointe

Is Kelsey Pointe a good place to live?

Kelsey Pointe is a neighborhood in Pearland, TX, home to about 3,600 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 22 areas we score in Pearland. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Kelsey Pointe?

The median home is worth $394,000, 11% higher than the Pearland median. A median home costs 2.7x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Pearland.

What schools serve Kelsey Pointe?

The closest rated public schools are Glenn York 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 1 Census block group closest to the Kelsey Pointe 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.