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Pearland / Alvin / Manvel

Brazoria County suburbs south of Houston along SH 288 and FM 518, with Pearland Town Center, the Shadow Creek Ranch community and Clear Creek running through Pearland.

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Area at a glance

Living in Pearland / Alvin / Manvel.

Walk Score21
Transit Score—
Bike Score36
Median rent$1,860
Avg. commute33 min
Homes rented24%
Median household income$118,842
Population127,514

Scores: Walk Score®. Median gross rent, household income, commute, renter share and population: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year (2020-2024), Pearland city, TX. Median rent covers all rentals in the area, not only the luxury buildings we work with.

Good to know
  • SH 288, with express toll lanes, runs north to the Texas Medical Center and downtown Houston.
  • Pearland Town Center is an open-air shopping center at SH 288 and Broadway.
  • Shadow Creek Ranch is a master-planned community in west Pearland.
  • Alvin Community College is located in Alvin.
Where to eat
  • Killen's Barbecue · Barbecue
    Michelin Bib Gourmand · source
  • Killen's Steakhouse · Steakhouse
    Reopened September 2026 after a three-month renovation · source
Things to do
  • Pearland Town Center
    Open-air shopping, dining and entertainment center · source
  • Delores Fenwick Nature Center
    City nature center with trails and exhibits · source
Nearby public schools

Ratings from GreatSchools.org, the schools physically closest to the area's center. School assignments and ratings change; verify enrollment eligibility directly with the school district.

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