Living here
Nearest 4-year college11 mi
Nearest community college10 mi
Nearest technical college7 mi
High school graduates94.9%
College graduates47.1%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
city
Pearland Economic Development Corporation
The Pearland Economic Development Corporation (PEDC) is a non-profit Type B economic development organization that promotes business attraction, retention and expansion in Pearland, supporting transportation, infrastructure, workforce development, and key Pearland districts, and providing incentives.
county
Fort Bend Economic Development Council
Fort Bend County Economic Opportunity & Development works with new and existing businesses to promote economic opportunities in Fort Bend County and provides incentives such as tax abatements, tax increment reinvestment zones (TIRZ), and county assistance districts. The department partners with communities and stakeholders to support prosperity and economic growth.
state
Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state
Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes