Neighborhood in Pearland, Brazoria County

Living in The Estates, Pearland

A-

8th of 22areas in Pearland
Overall score 88 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Pearland overall: A

The Estates is a neighborhood in Pearland, TX, home to about 3,000 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 8th of 22 areas we score in Pearland. It does best on education levels and worst on home ownership.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Well connected
  • Lots of parks
  • Getting around scores low (7 of 100)
  • Home ownership scores low (5 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.1 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.3 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library0.9 mi

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

Population
3,040
Median rent
$1,680
Median home value
$402,000
Household income
$156,000
Average commute
32 min
Homes owned
45%
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What it's like to live in The Estates

The Estates is a neighborhood in Pearland with about 3,000 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2006), a mix of owners and renters and 38% of households with children.

Our grade for The Estates is A-. That puts it 8th of 22 areas we grade in Pearland, a city that gets an A overall.

Pros of living in The Estates

  • 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 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in The Estates

  • Higher poverty. 13% of residents live below the poverty line, against 4.1% across Pearland.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

The Estates report card

Each grade compares The Estates 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 2.6x income.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $156,000, 0% unemployed.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 90 of 100 on the state rating.

    89 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 F

    Average commute 32 min, 12% work from home.

    8 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    55% have a bachelor’s degree.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    13% of adults uninsured.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade F

    45% of homes owner-occupied.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

The Estates compared with Pearland

Better than Pearland

  • Median household income: $156,00031% higher than Pearland ($118,842)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 39%12 points lower than Pearland (51%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 55%8 points higher than Pearland (47%)

Worse than Pearland

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 45%32 points lower than Pearland (76%)
  • Vacant homes: 28%21 points higher than Pearland (6.6%)
  • People below the poverty line: 13%9 points higher than Pearland (4.1%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BMary Burks Marek ElementaryElementary, Alvin ISD0.7 mi
  • ANolan Ryan Junior HighMiddle, Alvin ISD0.8 mi
  • AShadow Creek High SchoolHigh, Alvin ISD1.2 mi

Cost of living in The Estates

Median rent in The Estates 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 $402,000, 13% higher than the Pearland median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,000 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHerePearlandTexas
Median rent10% lower than Pearland$1,680$1,860$1,403
Median home value13% higher than Pearland$402,000$356,300$283,800
Home value to income14% lower than Pearland2.6x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent12 points lower than Pearland39%51%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them32 points lower than Pearland45%76%63%
Vacant homes21 points higher than Pearland28%6.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Pearland200620031992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,000
Mortgage payment
$2,200
Property tax
$800
Median rent, for comparison
$1,680

Based on a $402,000 home in The Estates, 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 income31% higher than Pearland$156,000$118,842$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Pearland0%3.3%5.3%
People below the poverty line9 points higher than Pearland13%4.1%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher8 points higher than Pearland55%47%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Pearland32 min33 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points lower than Pearland12%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 floodingHigh
  • Coastal floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in The Estates

Under 1824%
18 to 3438%
35 to 6430%
65 and over7.3%
Race and ethnicity
White7.9%
Hispanic or Latino20%
Black42%
Asian30%
Other or more than one race0%

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. 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+Cypress BendHouston
  2. A-Warwick FarmsSan Antonio
  3. A-CoronadoTimberwood Park

Questions about The Estates

Is The Estates a good place to live?

The Estates is a neighborhood in Pearland, TX, home to about 3,000 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 8th of 22 areas we score in Pearland. It does best on education levels and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in The Estates?

Renters in The Estates pay a median of $1,680 a month, 10% lower than the Pearland median. The median home is worth $402,000, 13% higher than the Pearland median. A median home costs 2.6x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Pearland.

What schools serve The Estates?

The closest rated public schools are Mary Burks Marek Elementary (elementary, rated B), Nolan Ryan 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 The Estates 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.