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Pearland Ranks 3rd in U.S. Best Places to Live

9/24/2025

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Pearland, Texas ranks 3rd on U.S. News & World Report's 2025-2026 Best Places to Live.
Ranking covers 250 U.S. cities and evaluates quality of life, value, desirability, job market, and net migration.
In Texas, League City is 6th, Leander 8th, and Flower Mound 14th.
Pearland's population is 123,986; median home value $319,753; median household income $115,504; average commute 31 minutes.

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Story summary

Pearland, Texas ranks 3rd on U.S. News & World Report's 2025-2026 Best Places to Live.
Ranking covers 250 U.S. cities and evaluates quality of life, value, desirability, job market, and net migration.
In Texas, League City is 6th, Leander 8th, and Flower Mound 14th.
Pearland's population is 123,986; median home value $319,753; median household income $115,504; average commute 31 minutes.