The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 77581 sells for about $365,000, or $168 per square foot.
Prices are down 1.2% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,150 a month.
ZIP 77581 — Pearland
The 77581 housing market is showing signs of stabilization after a period of rapid appreciation, with inventory levels remaining balanced. While year-over-year prices have seen a slight decline, demand remains supported by the area's strong employment base and relative affordability compared to central Houston. Buyers are currently finding more leverage in negotiations, as evidenced by the moderate increase in days on market.
This ZIP code is ideal for families and professionals seeking suburban living with relatively easy access to Houston's major employment centers, offering a balance of established neighborhoods and modern amenities.
Median prices moved down 1.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 3.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.9% · poverty 4.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 77581, Brazoria County TX
Crime rates in the 77581 area remain generally lower than the broader Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metropolitan average, with property crime being the primary concern.
Schools serving the 77581 ZIP code are primarily part of the Pearland Independent School District, which is generally well-regarded for its academic performance and extracurricular programs.
The area is subject to flood risk associated with regional tropical weather events and heavy rainfall, necessitating flood insurance for many properties in low-lying zones.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Texas Medical Center and the Houston energy corridor, with ongoing residential and commercial infill development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Texas) — Senior (65+) and Disabled Homestead Exemption and School Tax Ceiling: Grants an additional mandatory $10,000 exemption from ISD appraised value (Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100,000 - $10,000) and establishes an absolute statutory tax freeze (school tax ceiling): total ISD property taxes cannot exceed the dollar ceiling established in the… State (Texas) — General Residence Homestead Exemption and 10% Valuation Growth Cap: Imposes mandatory state-level valuation deductions and growth limitations on the qualifying homestead: (1) Mandates a $100,000 deduction from appraised value for independent school district (ISD) maintenance and operations/debt taxation: Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100… State (Texas) — Ad Valorem Real Property Taxation and Assessment Ratio: Mandates ad valorem appraisal of all real property at 100% of fair market value as of January 1 each tax year (Assessment Ratio = 1.00).
Residents primarily commute by car via Highway 288 or Beltway 8, with average commute times around 33 minutes to reach major employment hubs in downtown Houston or the Medical Center.
The area features several community parks, including Independence Park and the Southdown Park complex, with access to local shopping centers and dining along Broadway Street.
The rental market is characterized by moderate vacancy pressure and steady demand, with a mix of single-family rentals and apartment complexes catering to commuters.
The local economy is anchored by healthcare, retail, and professional services, with many residents employed in the nearby Houston Medical Center and energy sectors.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with Highway 288 serving as the primary artery for regional connectivity.
Development is focused on mixed-use infill projects and the expansion of commercial corridors along major thoroughfares.
The Brazoria County Appraisal District manages property assessments, typically conducting annual reviews to align with market values.
Parcels are subject to various MUDs and PID assessments that fund local infrastructure and utility services.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional flood risk and the high cost of windstorm coverage in the Gulf Coast area.
The state continues to see strong net domestic migration, driven by job growth and relative housing affordability.
Texas is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively expedited processes under the deed of trust.
Sellers are required to provide a standard property disclosure notice detailing the condition of the home and known defects.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and data.census.gov for ZCTA 77581.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Kemah Boardwalk4.515.7 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Webster3.910.7 mi
- Downtown Aquarium4.113.8 mi
- Cidercade Houston4.512.9 mi
- Meow Wolf Houston's Radio Tave4.413.9 mi
- Reliant Stadium4.610.7 mi
- Daikin Park4.713.1 mi
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- George R. Brown Convention Center4.512.8 mi
- POST Houston4.613.8 mi
- Houston Zoo4.611.5 mi
- Space Center Houston4.611 mi
- Houston Museum of Natural Science4.811.9 mi
- Discovery Green4.712.9 mi
- Hermann Park4.711.4 mi
- Space Center Houston4.611 mi
- Houston Museum of Natural Science4.811.9 mi
- POST Houston4.613.8 mi
- The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston4.812.1 mi
- Meow Wolf Houston's Radio Tave4.413.9 mi
- Discovery Green4.712.9 mi
- Hermann Park4.711.4 mi
- Japanese Garden4.711.8 mi
- Houston Botanic Garden4.67.4 mi
- McGovern Centennial Gardens4.811.7 mi
- East River 94.413 mi
- Wildcat Golf Club4.49.5 mi
- Topgolf Webster4.410.4 mi
- Hermann Park Golf Course4.311.2 mi
- Gus Wortham Park Golf Course4.310.6 mi
- Baybrook Mall4.58.2 mi
- Pearland Town Center4.47.2 mi
- Almeda Mall3.94.3 mi
- Froberg's Farm4.59.7 mi
- Joe V's Smart Shop4.610.5 mi
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport428.8 mi
- William P. Hobby Airport4.44.6 mi
- The St. James Restaurant & Cabaret3.827.8 mi
- Ember3.128.4 mi
- Vida Taqueria3.828.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major community park featuring trails, playgrounds, and event spaces.
Features sports fields and recreational facilities serving the local community.
A large open-air shopping and dining destination located nearby.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).