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COMPILED BY DANIEL WEEKS
PEARLAND Founded in 1894, the city of Pearland went on to experience rapid population growth in recent decades. That trend continues as the city saw a 15.41% population growth over the ve-year period of 2016-21. The diverse city is located 20-30 minutes from downtown Houston is located primarily in Brazoria County with parts in Harris and Fort Bend counties.
FRIENDSWOOD Founded in 1895, Friendswood is a small city located primarily in Galveston and Harris counties. Friendswood’s percent population growth from 2016-21 is comparable to the state’s overall, and the city’s median income increased signi cantly in that period. The city has its own school district, Friendswood ISD, and has some Clear Creek ISD schools.
SOURCE: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU 2021 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5 YEAR ESTIMATES COMMUNITY IMPACT
Pearland
Friendswood
State
Population change Pearland continues to see rapid population growth, while Friendswood had a slightly higher overall percent growth than the state over the 2016-21 period.
Local demographics, 2021* Hispanic or Latino White Black or African American American Indian or Alaska native Asian Native Hawaiian or other Paci c Islander Some other race
17.4% 71.5% 3.1% 0.0% 5.2% 0.0% 0.5% 2.3%
40.2% 39.4% 11.6% 0.2%
24.6% 38.9% 19.3% 0.5% 14.4% 0.0% 0.2% 2%
106,238
38,272
2016
2016
122,609
40,780 +6.55%
2021
2021
5.1% 0.1% 0.4% 3.1%
+15.41%
State: +7.07% 5-year population change
Two or more races
*ALL CATEGORIES LISTED ARE RACES, EXCEPT FOR HISPANIC OR LATINO, WHICH IS NOT A RACE. HOWEVER, THE PERCENTAGES OF THE RACES LISTED DO NOT INCLUDE HISPANIC OR LATINO RESIDENTS.
Median cost of monthly rent Pearland and Friendswood had comparable median gross rent costs in 2021, though both cities were more expensive than the state’s median gross rent.
Median household income 2016 2021 $91,010 $103,227
Top tax rates*
$0.701416
$0.623765
Pearland
$0.487314
$0.487314
Friendswood
$1.3152
$1.3027
Pearland ISD
$1,450
$95,241 $114,516
2016 2021
$1.2394
$1.2094
Friendswood ISD
$1,441
$1.3977
$1.3777
Alvin ISD
$56,565 $66,963
2016 2021
Fiscal year
2021-22
2022-23
$1,167
*PROPERTY TAX RATES PER $100 VALUATION
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PEARLAND FRIENDSWOOD EDITION • JANUARY 2023
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