City Tour of Pearland


Pearland is the fastest growing city in Brazoria County, positioned on a growth curve that extends well into the 21st century, fueled by an enviable location. However, Pearland's history goes far beyond the initial founding date. Native Indian inhabitants hosted their first European visitors in 1528. Such famous names as Cabeza de Vaca, La Salle, and Stephen F. Austin leap out from this tumultuous chapter in Texas' colorful history that traces the area's development to present-day Pearland. The tenacity of these early settlers formed the backbone of a thriving community that continues to grow, increasing from approximately 19,000 to 41,000 residents in the last decade alone (based on 2000 U.S. Census figures). Housing Rapidly becoming an integral part of Houston’s metropolitan area, Pearland, referred to as the place where town and country meet, continues to thrive and prosper in the midst of today’s ever changing and often unpredictable economy.

Offering an atmosphere of hometown family values and convenient access to the nation’s fourth largest city, Pearland is home to some 43,103 residents. Residents of Pearland can choose from a wide variety of housing options, ranging from million-dollar homes to the economical, yet attractive, multi-family units. The number of housing units in Pearland has increased substantially over the past few years.Pearlanders can take their pick from a wide range of first-class medical facilities and professionals. Memorial/Hermann Hospital Southeast, Clear Lake Regional Medical Center, and Houston’s world-renowned Texas Medical Center provide the most up-to-date technology and quality health care.

The low crime rate and excellent response time for emergency calls makes Pearland a place where families can feel secure and children can play outside. The Pearland Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is an organized group of volunteers, part-time, and full-time Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT’s) and paramedics serving Pearland area homes and businesses. The Pearland Volunteer Fire Department (PVFD) is a professional fire fighting organization that provides quality fire protection and prevention services to the community of Pearland and surrounding areas. The Pearland Police Department has implemented several community programs such as D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education), H.E.A.T. (Help End Auto Theft), and the neighborhood watch as a cooperative effort using simple techniques to deter, delay, and detect crime, to improve the quality of life for Pearlanders. Area Churches Virtually every religion is represented in or within close proximity to the Pearland area. There are approximately 40 churches, representing more than 20 denominations located in the community for family worship.


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