Living in Pasadena, TX

Explore Pasadena and see how it fits the life you want to build.

149,433 Population Harris County County City Place Type Texas State
Overall Match6.6 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Pasadena at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population149,433
Median Household Income$64,927
Median Home Value$209,600
Median Gross Rent$1,213
Median Age33.0
Average Household Size3.0
Unemployment8.6%
Work From Home7.9%
Homeownership54.5%
Housing Vacancy7.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Pasadena is large enough to contain meaningfully different residential, commercial and employment areas rather than functioning as one uniform market. Unemployment is elevated enough that job location and industry-specific opportunities deserve closer review.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Pasadena Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Pasadena and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value3.7 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment2.6 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability3.2 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly3.0 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength3.9 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Pasadena

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$209,600
Median Gross Rent$1,213
Homeownership54.5%
Housing Vacancy7.8%
Housing Value7.4/10
Housing Stability6.4/10

Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Pasadena, TX

Median Household Income$64,927
Unemployment8.6%
Work From Home7.9%
Employment5.2/10
Remote Work Friendly6.0/10
Income Strength7.8/10

The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Pasadena and how households are structured

Population149,433
Median Age33.0
Average Household Size3.0

Pasadena is a mid-sized community where neighborhood and nearby-employment patterns can materially affect a relocation decision.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Pasadena

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Pasadena point to hot summers, mild winters, substantial annual rainfall and little to no annual snowfall.

Average Summer High92.9°F
Average Winter Low46.1°F
Annual Rainfall57.1 in.
Annual Snowfall0.0 in.

Seasonal Life in Pasadena

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.

Summer

Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.

Fall

Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.

Winter

Winter lows are relatively mild and measurable snowfall is minimal, so winter living is more likely to revolve around cool or wet conditions than snow removal and prolonged freezes.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Pasadena is located in Harris County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Harris County.

County Intelligence

Pasadena & Harris County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Pasadena is located in Harris County, Texas.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Pasadena.

Current NarrowTheList data for Pasadena shows a population of about 149,433. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Harris County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Pasadena.

For someone considering a move to Pasadena, the available data currently points to employment conditions that make job-specific research important. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.

Deer Park, TX 3.3 miles away South Houston, TX 4.7 miles away La Porte, TX 6.2 miles away Taylor Lake Village, TX 8.0 miles away Galena Park, TX 8.0 miles away Shoreacres, TX 8.3 miles away Nassau Bay, TX 8.5 miles away El Lago, TX 8.6 miles away Webster, TX 8.7 miles away Morgan's Point, TX 9.3 miles away Jacinto City, TX 9.4 miles away