Southdown
Education within the Pearland Independent School District
Pearland Independent School District earns an overall A-plus rating from Niche. “PISD is an amazing district,” Jackson says. “I went there from kindergarten to twelfth grade, but I’m not being biased. It’s consistently ranked as one of the best districts in the area,” earning the 2025 title as the best district in Brazoria County by Niche. Local A-rated schools include Chargers Elementary for pre-kindergarten through fourth grade and Rogers Middle for fifth and sixth grade. “The elementary school is right by Southdown, so you see a lot of kids walking to school,” Jackson says. Students may then attend A-rated schools such as Berry Middle Junior High and A-plus-rated Glenda Dawson High, which are both rated as the best middle and high schools in the county.Late 20th- and early 21st-century single-family homes
The community's development began in the early 1980s and continued into the early 2000s as Pearland grew in popularity as a Houston suburb. Southdown's oldest homes, which include traditional ramblers and eclectic midcentury modern designs with sharp, sloping angles, are clustered near the community pool on the neighborhood's west side. Other streets feature a mix of 1990s and early 2000s modern transitional, New Traditional, split-level and Texas-style homes with one-story floorplans. Most properties feature attached two-car garages, brick facades and modest fenced-in backyards, with sales prices ranging from the $200,000s to the $400,000s. “The average entry price in Southdown is lower than Houston as a whole,” Jacksons says. “You can find a newer home in the same price range, but you don’t get the established community or highly-rated schools that you get in Southdown.”Neighborhood green spaces and nearby parks
Sidewalks lead to several neighborhood green spaces. On the neighborhood's east side, picnic tables and a small fitness center are scattered around a large playground. Farther west, a community pool caters to sunbathers and swimmers during the summer. Others can practice their swing at the tennis courts or run around the adjacent playground.Southdown Park sits across the street from the neighborhood's western entrance. A splash pad and shaded playground anchor the park, attracting families with young kids. Paved trails loop around its perimeter, weaving past open fields, a dog park and the West Pearland Community Center. In the summer, lawn chairs and picnic blankets transform the park's open fields into a makeshift amphitheater during the citywide ‘Concerts in the Park’ series, with performances split between Southdown Park and Independence Park.
Down the street, residential roads surround Pearland Golf Club, an 18-hole golf course open to the public. The club hosts public and private events, including the nearby Silverlake Church's Annual Golf Tournament. Proceeds from the tournament go towards the church's scholarship fund for youth members.
Clear Creek Golf Club is another public course hidden within the 115-acre Tom Bass Regional Park. The golf course borders a stocked fishing pond with a pier for anglers and a 1-mile jogging trail. “You'll see people walking around the park all day, every day,” Jacksons says. Volleyball courts and playgrounds offer distant waterfront views, while a barbecue area boasts a pavilion with a built-in sink and counter space for picnickers. Additional amenities include a community center, a dog park, a disc golf course, an outdoor fitness center and an amphitheater.
Shopping, dining and entertainment along Broadway
A short drive from the neighborhood leads to dozens of restaurants, grocers and big-box stores along Broadway Street. Residents can access over five different grocery stores within 3 miles, ranging from Sprouts Farmers Market to H-E-B Plus! Silverlake Village is a nearby shopping plaza with popular retailers like Target and HomeGoods, and Pearland Town Center is down the road. The town center is a mixed-use outdoor shopping mall anchored by a small park that boasts a covered pavilion and a small stage for community events like the Pearland Holi Extravaganza. "The town center also puts out Christmas lights displays, 5K races and all kinds of events," Guajardo says. On any given day, al-fresco dining, benches and large rocks that serve as both seats and climbing structures welcome lunch-goers and shoppers seeking a quiet spot for a quick break.Down the road, Italiano's casual atmosphere makes it a sought-after destination for date nights and family dinners. This homegrown restaurant offers Italian classics like shrimp scampi, chicken parmigiana, calzones and New York-style pies. Pearland's dining scene is primarily centered along Broadway, but Southdown residents are also 6 miles from Pearland's Old Town, where local cafes and joints like Killen's BBQ attract crowds looking for Southern-style brisket and bread pudding. “Killen’s BBQ is what Pearland is known for,” Jackson says. “Now Killen’s is all over Houston.” Killen's BBQ is one of several local restaurants owned by Ronnie Killen, a Pearland native and famous chef whose other establishments, like Killen's Steakhouse, are popular community staples.
Getting around on Route 288
Southdown is a car-dependent community with nearby access to Texas State Route 288, the Sam Houston Tollway and Interstate 45. Downtown Houston is about 15 miles north via Route 288, and George Bush Intercontinental Airport is about 15 miles farther via Interstate 65. HCA Houston Healthcare and Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital sit within 3 miles of the neighborhood.Environmental concerns near the coast
Due to its proximity to the Gulf of Mexico, the Houston metro area faces a significant risk from hurricanes and flooding. Pearland's southern location poses an even higher risk for residents.
Written By
Lillie Duston
Photography Contributed By
Michael Forbes
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Ava Resnick
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Ava Resnick
Foundations Realty
(855) 915-6548
33 Total Sales
1 in Southdown
$469,774 Price
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Brett Jackson
Brett Jackson
Responds QuicklyC & K Properties
(855) 705-6940
29 Total Sales
1 in Southdown
$240,000 Price
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Joseph Landes
Joseph Landes
Directed Realty LLC
(346) 236-0219
74 Total Sales
1 in Southdown
$215,000 Price
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Linda Cessac
Linda Cessac
UTR TEXAS, REALTORS
(844) 823-2342
45 Total Sales
1 in Southdown
$300,000 Price
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Mia Romar
Mia Romar
eXp Realty LLC
(832) 581-4642
75 Total Sales
2 in Southdown
$288K - $350K Price Range
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Ryan Adams
Ryan Adams
Responds QuicklyReal Broker, LLC
(833) 981-3206
304 Total Sales
1 in Southdown
$274,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 5th to 6th
- Public
- Pre-K to 4th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Southdown Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Southdown | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Southdown Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Southdown, Pearland sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Southdown, Pearland over the last 12 months is $445,000, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$445,000
Median Sale Price
$445,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$445,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$330,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$405,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
60
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$242
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,512
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Median Year Built
1994
Months of Supply
1.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,504
Above the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,034
Median Age
39
Population under 18
25.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$122,389
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$119,749
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.8%
College Graduates
42%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
16.7%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
53''
Average Winter Low Temperature
45°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
28
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
6
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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