Pearland received a top 10 rank as one of the nation's most prosperous cities with 100,000 people or more, according to a report by the online rental search company RentCafe, which used U.S. Census and American Community Survey data from 2000 to 2016 to make its determination. Other cities in Texas making the ranking are Odessa (1), Brownsville (9) and Midland (10). The report examined data from over 300 cities with populations above 100,000. "For Pearland to again be recognized for its quality, this time in the top 10 most prosperous cities, speaks well to this diverse and dynamic community," said City Manager Clay Pearson. "The listing is a testament to the quality of community that our residents have created, which in turn is attractive to potential residents who choose to move to Pearland.” To develop the prosperity ranking, RentCafe said it looked at proportional changes within a few indicators, including population, median household income (adjusted for inflation to 2018 Dollars), education attainment, poverty levels and unemployment levels. Compared to the other cities in the top 10, Pearland, which is ranked seventh overall, had the highest population growth but also had significant growth in educational attainment and home values, as well as slightly reduced poverty levels. "It is always an accomplishment to be in the news and in listed in a high rating," Pearland Chamber of Commerce President Carol Artz-Bucek said. "The great news is Pearland is placed high on the list being recognized for all factors being evaluated ... and not just excelling at one." Here's a look at the top 10 from the RentCafe report: