Pearland, Texas
Pearland is a city of 127,514 people in Brazoria County, Texas, founded in 1894.
Why visit Pearland
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 44 parks and trails, 175 places to eat, 14 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Pearland Premiere Cinema 6, Bay Ridge Christian College, 1940 Air Terminal Museum and American Indian Genocide Museum.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°F; January lows average 46°F.
Weather in Pearland
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Pearland
Pearland is a city in Brazoria County, with portions extending into Fort Bend and Harris Counties, in Texas, United States. The city of Pearland is a principal city within the Houston–Pasadena–The Woodlands metropolitan statistical area. As of the 2020 census, Pearland had a population of 125,828, up from a population of 91,252 at the 2010 census. Pearland's population growth rate from 2000 to 2010 was 142%, which ranked Pearland as the 15th-fastest-growing city in the U.S. during that time, compared to other cities with a population of 10,000 or greater in 2000.
From the Wikipedia article Pearland, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Bay Ridge Christian College
School · 5.0 mi
Historically black college in Texas, U.S.
Cinemark Pearland and XD
Cinema and theater · 3.8 mi
3311 Silverlake Village Drive, Pearland
Studio Movie Grill Pearland
Cinema and theater · 4.2 mi
8440 South Sam Houston Parkway East, Houston
Museums and landmarks10
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1940 Air Terminal Museum
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.7 mi
Building in Houston (vicinity), Harris County, Texas
American Indian Genocide Museum
Museum · 7.2 mi
Museum in Houston, Texas, U.S. on the atrocities committed against Native Americans
Parks, trails and playgrounds44
Sims Bayou Park
Park · 6.3 mi
Park in Harris County, Texas, United States of America
32 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes175
Buffalo Wild Wings
Diner · American · 2.2 mi
9005 West Broadway Street
Su-We 11:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00; Th 11:00-01:00
Busy Bee Cafe
Diner · American · 2.3 mi
4009 West Broadway Street, Pearland
Su-Th 06:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 06:00-24:00
Flaming Wok
Restaurant · Asian · 4.5 mi
8498 South Sam Houston Parkway East, Houston
Mo-Su 11:00-21:30
Iguanas Ranas Cantina
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.4 mi
2536 South Grand Boulevard
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Olive Garden
Restaurant · Italian · 3.8 mi
2808 Smith Ranch Road, Pearland
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00
PJs Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 5.6 mi
12640 Broadway Street, Pearland
Mo-Fr 05:30-20:00; Sa 06:30-20:00; Su 07:30-19:00
Scooter's Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.3 mi
4106 East Broadway Street, Pearland
Mo-Fr 06:00-19:00, Sa-Su 07:00-19:00
Vallensons Brewing Company
Brewery and winery · 2.6 mi
4081 Rice Drier Road, Pearland
Fr 15:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-19:00
163 more on the map.
History
Pearland had its beginnings near a siding switch on the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway in 1882. When a post office was established in 1893, the community was named "Mark Belt". On September 24, 1894, the plat of "Pear-Land" was filed with the Brazoria County courthouse by Witold von Zychlinski, a man of Polish nobility. At the time, Pearland had many fruits harvested by residents. Zychlinski saw the pear trees and decided that "Pearland" would make a good name for the community.
In the 1800s, Pearland consisted of prairie. Residents harvested fruit and vegetables such as cantaloupes, corn, figs, pears, and watermelons. Pearland was promoted by developers Allison and Richey Land Company as an "agricultural Eden". The first subdivision was called "Suburban Gardens".
From the History section of Pearland, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay14
Best Western Plus Pearland/Houston Medical Center
Motel and hotel · 3.6 mi
14402 Old Chocolate Bayou Road, Houston
Sleep Inn & Suites Pearland - Houston South
Motel and hotel · 4.0 mi
1908 Country Place Parkway, Pearland
Comfort Suites Pearland - South Houston
Motel and hotel · 3.1 mi
2806 Miller Ranch Road, Pearland
Advanced RV Resort
Campground · 4.4 mi
2850 South Sam Houston Parkway East, Houston
Candlewood Suites Pearland
Motel and hotel · 2.2 mi
9015 West Broadway Street, Pearland
Churches and places of worship32
Airway Baptist Church of Houston
Church · Baptist · 5.2 mi
7806 Rowe Lane, Houston
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 3.0 mi
9529 Magnolia Parkway, Pearland
Shopping43
Gas and EV charging32
Schools, colleges and libraries85
J. Frank Dobie High School
School · 5.0 mi
10220 Blackhawk Boulevard, Houston
Healthcare24
Texas Children's Pavilion for Women - Pearland
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.2 mi
9003 West Broadway Street
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Of Pearland
Hospital · 4.2 mi
2121 Business Center Drive, Pearland
Map of Pearland
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65°F | 46°F | 3.6 in |
| Feb | 68°F | 50°F | 2.9 in |
| Mar | 74°F | 55°F | 2.8 in |
| Apr | 80°F | 62°F | 3.7 in |
| May | 86°F | 70°F | 5.1 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 75°F | 5.2 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 76°F | 4.2 in |
| Aug | 94°F | 76°F | 5.6 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 72°F | 5.4 in |
| Oct | 83°F | 63°F | 5.8 in |
| Nov | 73°F | 54°F | 4.2 in |
| Dec | 66°F | 48°F | 4.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Houston Clover Fld (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Brazoria County has had 23 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-07-09: Hurricane Beryl (Hurricane)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-08-24: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-07-26: Hurricane Hanna (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Brookside Village 2 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Manvel 5 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Friendswood 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Fresno 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Pasadena 12 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
- League City 14 mi east, about 22 min by car
- Houston 16 mi north, about 26 min by car
- Sugar Land 19 mi west, about 30 min by car
- The Woodlands 44 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Conroe 54 mi north, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- PTC4, Grguy2011, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pearland, Texas (16074058478), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Pearland, Texas (16075722787), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
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- Pearland, Texas (16075449499), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Pearland, Texas (16075717477), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Pearland, Texas (16259758791), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 1940 Air Terminal Museum, Mlickliter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lebasiella pallipes, Rich Sommer, CC BY 4.0
- Brookside Village, Texas (16074059908), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
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- Brookside Village, Texas (16074226210), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Killen’s BBQ Old Menu before remodeling, Sdogg7159, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kappa Japanese and Chinese restaurant - panoramio, Akil Head, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sri Meenakshi Devasthanam Temple from courtyard, Jim Evans, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sri Meenakshi Devasthanam Temple (east-exposure), Jim Evans, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sri Meenakshi Devasthanam Temple, Jim Evans, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bun bo hue, EricEnfermero, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Epitheca princeps - Brady Reed - 656549677, Brady Reed, CC0
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- ISS044-E-43810 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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