Pearland : Texas

What Pearland is like for active adults

Pearland Texas is one of the fastest growing suburbs in the nation. The population is about 90,000 people that is to the south of Houston. It is near the Gulf Coast and all of those attractions. There are several commercial and retail centers in Pearland including Pearland Town Center and the Shadow Creek Town Center. Waterlights District in another proposed mixed-use development. In 2010 the University of Houston Clear Lake will open a campus in Pearland.

There are active adult and 55+ communities in Pearland (see link at top right), as well as the master planned communities of Silverlake, Sunrise Lakes, Southern Trails, Southdown, Lakes of Highland Glen, and Shadow Creek Ranch. Average home values tended to be in the $180's during the 3rd quarter of 2009. Photo of Pearland City Hall courtesy of and per license of Wikipedia and Txtrooper.

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What is special about this retirement community

Pearland is one of the fastest growing suburbs in the nation, fueled by its new town centers and so many planned communities.

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What is not special about this retirement community

Houston summers are hot and humid.

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What kinds of people like retiring here

People who want to retire in new and vibrant master planned community should find what they want in Pearland.

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Local economy is driven by

Construction, health care, and oil.

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Climate and Physical Environment

Pearland is in the Houston/Sugarland/Baytown Metro (south of Houston). The average July high temperature is 94 and the average January low is 45. The wettest month is June (7").

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Cultural environment

There are lots of movie theaters in the Town Centers. Pearland has a library and a family YMCA.

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Medical facilities

The nearest hospital is the Texas Medical Center. Others are in Pasadena and Houston.

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Transportation

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Valuable Links

Wikipedia for Pearland
Pearland Chamber of Commerce

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Facts about PEARLAND

State: TX
Environment: Suburban,Coastal,
City Population: 25,001-50,000
Median age of Population: 25-44
Avg Jan Temperature: 41-60
Median HH Income: 60,001-80,000
Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: 2000-4000
Total Crime Index: 81-90 (low)
Cost of Living Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
Culture Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
State Sales Tax: Yes
State Income Tax: No
Name of the Guide: boomer1

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