Living in Pasadena, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pasadena · Census data 2020–2024
Pasadena has 149,433 residents with a median age of 33. The median household income is $64,927 (17% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $209,600, the median rent is $1,213/month.
Pasadena at a glance
- Population
- 149,433
- Median age
- 33State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $64,927State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $209,600State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,213/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 54.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.2%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Pasadena a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 8.6%; a poverty rate of 18.9%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Pasadena
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pasadena the median home value is $209,600, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,213 per month, which is 31.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,820 a month in housing costs.
Pasadena median household income
The median household income in Pasadena is $64,927 and the income per person is $29,029. 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Pasadena: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 53,756
- Owner-occupied
- 54.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.5%
- Vacant
- 7.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.99
Pasadena demographics
- Population
- 149,433
- Median age
- 33
- Under 18
- 28%
- 65 and older
- 11.8%
- Households
- 49,560
- Foreign-born
- 26.9%
- Veterans
- 2.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pasadena ›
Education in Pasadena
16.2% of adults 25 and older in Pasadena have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 5.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pasadena
- Unemployment rate
- 8.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 7.9%
- Drive alone
- 75.2%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.6%
Pasadena vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pasadena | 149,433 | $64,927 | $209,600 | $1,213 |
| Deer Park | 33,967 | $100,382 | $264,600 | $1,318 |
| South Houston | 16,033 | $53,497 | $189,300 | $1,212 |
| La Porte | 36,730 | $80,753 | $234,600 | $1,378 |
| Galena Park | 10,487 | $51,220 | $117,700 | $1,184 |
| Taylor Lake Village | 3,721 | $165,875 | $388,900 | — |
| Shoreacres | 1,580 | $130,815 | $287,100 | $1,176 |
| Nassau Bay | 5,230 | $71,696 | $374,600 | $1,331 |
| El Lago | 2,997 | $95,625 | $320,900 | $1,374 |
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What is the median household income in Pasadena, TX?
The median household income in Pasadena is $64,927, 17% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Pasadena?
The median home value in Pasadena is $209,600, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Pasadena?
The median gross rent in Pasadena is $1,213 per month, about 31.5% of household income.
Is Pasadena, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 8.6%; a poverty rate of 18.9%.
What is the median age in Pasadena?
The median age in Pasadena is 33 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Pasadena?
The average commute to work in Pasadena is 27 minutes; 7.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pasadena?
The unemployment rate in Pasadena is 8.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pasadena?
16.2% of adults in Pasadena have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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