How long is the commute from Pearland, TX?
Workers who live in Pearland, TX take an average of 32.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
14.4% work from home.
2.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.7 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 14.4%
- Households without a car
- 2.3%
How people in Pearland get to work
| Means of transportation | Pearland | Brazoria County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.0% (±1.8 points) | 79.7% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.8% (±1.0 points) | 7.7% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.4 points) | 0.2% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.2 points) | 0.5% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±0.4 points) | 1.0% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.4% (±1.7 points) | 10.8% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Pearland, the average commute is higher than in Brazoria County (30.6 minutes).
It is also higher than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Pearland, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Brazoria County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Brazoria County, Pearland ranks 8 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 297 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Pearland
| Vehicles available | Pearland | Brazoria County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.3% (±0.6 points) | 3.1% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.3% (±2.2 points) | 26.0% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.5% (±2.3 points) | 43.3% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.9% (±2.0 points) | 27.6% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Pearland, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Brazoria County (3.1%).
It is also lower than in Texas (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Pearland
| Pearland | Brazoria County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.4% (±1.7 points) | 10.8% (±0.8 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% (±0.5 points) | 97.1% (±0.4 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.1% (±0.7 points) | 94.0% (±0.6 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Pearland, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Brazoria County (94.0%).
It is also higher than in Texas (91.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Pearland
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearland | — | 32.7 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| Brookside Village | 2.4 mi | 27.2 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
| Manvel | 5.4 mi | 35.2 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Friendswood | 8.1 mi | 28.6 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Fresno | 8.8 mi | 33.5 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| South Houston | 9.2 mi | 30.5 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Arcola | 9.5 mi | 35.0 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Iowa Colony | 10.0 mi | 35.6 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Alvin | 11 mi | 29.4 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Brookside Village, TX (27.2 minutes), Friendswood, TX (28.6 minutes), Alvin, TX (29.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Brazoria County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Holiday Lakes | 37.1 minutes (±11.7) |
| 3 | Hillcrest Village | 36.7 minutes (±8.0) |
| 4 | Rosharon | 35.7 minutes (±15.8) |
| 5 | Iowa Colony | 35.6 minutes (±2.7) |
| 6 | Manvel | 35.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 7 | Liverpool | 33.9 minutes (±5.9) |
| 8 | Pearland | 32.7 minutes (±1.2) |
| 9 | Sweeny | 32.1 minutes (±11.7) |
| 10 | Wild Peach Village | 31.5 minutes (±4.6) |
| 11 | Sandy Point | 31.4 minutes (±4.8) |
| 12 | Alvin | 29.4 minutes (±1.7) |
| 13 | Angleton | 28.7 minutes (±2.8) |
| 14 | Bailey's Prairie | 27.7 minutes (±6.2) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Brazoria County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Pearland
How long is the average commute in Pearland?
Workers who live in Pearland, TX take an average of 32.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Pearland without a car?
2.3% of households in Pearland have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Pearland?
14.4% (±1.7 points) of workers who live in Pearland worked from home, and 97.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pearland city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pearland city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pearland city, Texas
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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