Pasadena, Texas
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Pasadena, TX.
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How much does it cost to live in Pasadena, TX?
For relocators asking how much Pasadena costs: the housing index sits at 76 versus 100 nationally, with homes near $193,600 and rents near $1,201. Local median income is about $64,270 and unemployment recently ran 5.0% (U.S. 4.2%). Commutes average 24 minutes. Violent-offense rates run about 545.9 per 100k (catalog avg 559.5).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 76U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $193,600U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $1,201U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $64,270U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 5.0%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 24 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 545.9per 100k · catalog avg 559.5
- Summer high
- 92°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Pasadena compares with a U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals) or a MapsToIt catalog average (crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 149,617City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-10-19 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $64,270Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year18% below U.S. avgU.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 76ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year24% below U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $193,600City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year36% below U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $1,201City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year11% below U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 5.0%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-10-19 · August 20260.8 pts above U.S. rateU.S. 4.2% - Avg commute
- 24 minNear catalog avg (25 min)Catalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime rate
- 545.9per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback) · older data (2019)Near catalog avg (559.5)Catalog avg 559.5 - Property crime rate
- 2512.2per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback) · older data (2019)16% below catalog avgCatalog avg 3005.3 - Summer high
- 92°FAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals5.0 pts above catalog avgCatalog avg 87°F
- Winter low
- 48°FAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals13.0 pts above catalog avgCatalog avg 35°F
- Annual rainfall
- 55.6 inAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals67% above catalog avgCatalog avg 33.2 in
- Sunny days
- 258As of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normalsNear catalog avg (268)Catalog avg 268
Population trend
Pasadena stayed roughly flat (+0.1%) from 149,523 in 2010 to 149,617 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is Pasadena, TX expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Compared with the U.S. average, Pasadena runs 24 points lower on MapsToIt's ACS housing index. Use that single number as a quick filter, then dig into home and rent cells for the budget you actually need.
- Housing cost index 76 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $193,600 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $1,201 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Pasadena, TX?
Budget first around $1,201/month rent or $193,600 purchase prices — both are MapsToIt ACS medians, not listing ask averages. National ACS medians are $1,348 rent and $303,400 home value for context.
- Median home value $193,600
- Median rent $1,201/month
- Median household income $64,270
What is the job market like in Pasadena, TX?
Labor-market context for Pasadena: unemployment 5.0% and median income $64,270. Those are BLS LAUS (county) and ACS figures — industry mix still matters more than the headline rate alone.
- Unemployment 5.0% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $64,270
How long is the typical commute in Pasadena, TX?
Plan on roughly 24 minutes each way in Pasadena. Compare that with the 25-minute catalog average before you lock a neighborhood.
- 24 minutes average one-way
Is Pasadena, TX safer than similar U.S. cities?
Pasadena's FBI-derived violent rate (~545.9/100k) sits below the catalog average of mapped MapsToIt cities. Use the figure as a screening signal, then verify the blocks you would actually live on.
- Violent 545.9 per 100k
- Property 2512.2 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in Pasadena, TX?
Pasadena's climate profile: 92°F summer peaks, 48°F winter mornings, 55.6" annual rainfall, and 258 sunny days — from the nearest NOAA normals station.
- Summer high 92°F
- Winter low 48°F
- 55.6 in rain · 258 sunny days
Which neighborhoods do relocators research in Pasadena, TX?
Downtown is the name relocators hear first; compare it with Golden Acres and Red Bluff once you know your job location.
- Downtown
- Golden Acres
- Red Bluff
Relocators eyeing Pasadena, Texas will find roughly 149,617 residents within city limits. Households here report a median income near $64,270; our housing-derived cost index is about 76 (among the more affordable large markets in this catalog on housing costs). Entry home prices around $193,600 still look attainable compared with coastal metros.
Hot summers, sprawling freeways, and no state income tax dominate comparisons. With about 55.6 inches of rain a year, wet-season drainage and mold checks are worth asking about. Commutes average near 24 minutes one-way. BLS LAUS puts recent unemployment around 5.0% for the surrounding county. Violent-offense rates near 545.9 per 100k sit in a mid-to-elevated band versus many peer cities in this catalog.
Downtown draws the first wave of relocators; Golden Acres and Red Bluff tend to show up once people trade vibe for school or parking tradeoffs. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI crime figures, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Pasadena with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
Neighborhoods often researched
- Downtown
- Golden Acres
- Red Bluff
Nearby & similar cities
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Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Pasadena city, Texas, 1600000US4856000) — As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Harris County, August 2026 — As of 2026-10-19 · August 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019), city offenses per 100k — As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00012918 HOUSTON HOBBY AP) — As of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-10-19 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-10-19