Neighborhood in Pearland, Brazoria County

Living in Northwest Pearland, Pearland

A-

11th of 22areas in Pearland
Overall score 87 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Pearland overall: A

Northwest Pearland covers part of Pearland, TX, home to about 2,200 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 11th of 22 areas we score in Pearland. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Lots of parks
  • River flooding risk is very high
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.2 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.9 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.8 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.9 mi
Childcare1.0 mi
Library1.5 mi

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

Population
2,220
Median rent
$2,070
Median home value
$325,000
Household income
$142,200
Average commute
34 min
Homes owned
94%
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What it's like to live in Northwest Pearland

Northwest Pearland is an area in Pearland with about 2,200 residents, homes built around 1999, mostly owner-occupied (94%) and 43% of households with children.

It grades A- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 11th of 22 areas in Pearland, which grades A overall.

Pros of living in Northwest Pearland

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Northwest Pearland

  • Higher unemployment. 15% of the labor force is out of work, against 3.3% across Pearland.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Northwest Pearland report card

Each grade compares Northwest Pearland 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 $2,070, homes cost 2.3x income.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $142,200, 15% unemployed.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 92 of 100 on the state rating.

    94 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 C-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    39 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 34 min, 26% work from home.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    41% have a bachelor’s degree.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    12% of adults uninsured.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A

    94% of homes owner-occupied.

    94 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    97% of homes have broadband.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

Northwest Pearland compared with Pearland

Better than Pearland

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 94%18 points higher than Pearland (76%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 36%15 points lower than Pearland (51%)
  • Home value to income: 2.3x24% lower than Pearland (3.0x)

Worse than Pearland

  • Unemployment rate: 15%12 points higher than Pearland (3.3%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 41%6 points lower than Pearland (47%)
  • Median rent: $2,07011% higher than Pearland ($1,860)

Closest public schools

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

  • BMary Burks Marek ElementaryElementary, Alvin ISD1.1 mi
  • ANolan Ryan Junior HighMiddle, Alvin ISD1 mi
  • AGlenda Dawson High SchoolHigh, Pearland ISD2.6 mi

Cost of living in Northwest Pearland

Median rent in Northwest Pearland is $2,070 a month, 11% higher than the Pearland median. A household would need about $83,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $325,000, 9% lower than the Pearland median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,109 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHerePearlandTexas
Median rent11% higher than Pearland$2,070$1,860$1,403
Median home value9% lower than Pearland$325,000$356,300$283,800
Home value to income24% lower than Pearland2.3x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent15 points lower than Pearland36%51%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them18 points higher than Pearland94%76%63%
Vacant homes7 points lower than Pearland0%6.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Pearland199920031992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,109
Mortgage payment
$1,779
Property tax
$330
Median rent, for comparison
$2,070

Based on a $325,000 home in Northwest Pearland, 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 income20% higher than Pearland$142,200$118,842$78,476
Unemployment rate12 points higher than Pearland15%3.3%5.3%
People below the poverty line1 points lower than Pearland2.8%4.1%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher6 points lower than Pearland41%47%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Pearland34 min33 min27 min
Workers who work from home12 points higher than Pearland26%14%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Pearland1.3%0.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Pearland97%97%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery high
  • Coastal floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Northwest Pearland

Under 1822%
18 to 3412%
35 to 6450%
65 and over16%
Race and ethnicity
White18%
Hispanic or Latino32%
Black39%
Asian9.6%
Other or more than one race2.1%

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. 4A+Heron BayMedian rent $1,680
  5. 5A+Crystal LakeMedian rent $2,230
  6. 6AThe StrandMedian rent $1,760
  7. 7ACanterbury ParkMedian rent $1,830
  8. 8A-The EstatesMedian rent $1,680

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. ASouth HoustonHouston
  2. A-Magnolia CreekLeague City
  3. B+Westover ParkLeague City

Questions about Northwest Pearland

Is Northwest Pearland a good place to live?

Northwest Pearland covers part of Pearland, TX, home to about 2,200 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 11th of 22 areas we score in Pearland. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Northwest Pearland?

Median rent in Northwest Pearland is $2,070 a month, 11% higher than the Pearland median. The median home is worth $325,000, 9% lower than the Pearland median. A median home costs 2.3x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Pearland.

What schools serve Northwest Pearland?

The closest rated public schools are Mary Burks Marek Elementary (elementary, rated B), Nolan Ryan Junior High (middle, rated A) and Glenda Dawson High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 2 Census block groups in this part of Pearland that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.