EMPLOYMENT INFLOW AND OUTFLOW High-income earners living in Pearland typically work outside of the City. Specifically, the average and household incomes do not directly correlate with the jobs data. In Figure 7.6 below, the 2018 data shows that only 6,787 individuals live and work in Pearland. 32,000 people come from other cities to work in Pearland, and 59,000 people who live in Pearland leave the city to work.
FIGURE 7.7: PEARLAND RESIDENTS' WORKPLACE LOCATIONS
FIGURE 7.6 COMMUTE INFLOW AND OUTFLOW
COMMUTE IN 32,133
STAY AND WORK 6,787
COMMUTE OUT 58,783
Source: LEHD OnTheMap, US Census
Figure 7.7 shows the zip codes of where Pearland residents work. More Pearland residents work in the Texas Medical Center (TMC) zip code of 77030 than any other zip code in the Greater Houston area. This indicates a significant commute pattern between Pearland and the TMC and further supports the idea that a medical-based employment sector in Pearland could potentially offer a local employment alternative to residents. The top three zip codes where residents commute, in order from top commuting location, are the TMC, east Pearland, and downtown Houston. Other areas that currently employ Pearland residents are west- central Pearland, northeastern Brazoria County, Greenway/the Galleria, and the area around NRG Stadium.
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