What are the schools like in Pasadena, TX?

Pasadena is served primarily by PASADENA ISD. The district operates 36 elementary schools, 22 middle schools, and 8 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.0:1.

What is the median household income in Pasadena?

The median household income in Pasadena, TX is $64,698 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.9%.

What is the weather like in Pasadena, TX?

Pasadena has an average high temperature of 63.8°F in January and 92.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.1 inches.

Pasadena, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Pasadena, TX affordable or expensive?

Pasadena's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Pasadena is 0% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $171,600 and the median rent is $1,159 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Pasadena, TX?

Pasadena has a violent crime rate of 566.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2351.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Pasadena, TX a Good Place to Live?

Pasadena is a mid-sized city of 150,620 in Texas, with a median household income of $64,698 and a 8.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% above the national average.

Strengths: Pasadena stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Pasadena is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Pasadena city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 100.2

Pasadena's overall cost of living index is 100.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Pasadena costs roughly 0% more than the average American city.

Metric	Pasadena, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$171,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,159	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	53.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$64,698	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Pasadena's violent crime rate is 566.1 per 100,000 residents — 49% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

566.1 /100k

Property Crime

2351.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Pasadena is served primarily by PASADENA ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Pasadena, TX	National Avg
School District	PASADENA ISD	—
Elementary Schools	36	—
Middle Schools	22	—
High Schools	8	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	73.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pasadena sees average highs of 63.8°F in January and 92.9°F in July, with 57.1 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Pasadena, TX
Average High — January	63.8°F
Average High — July	92.9°F
Annual Precipitation	57.1"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Pasadena, TX	National Avg
Population	150,620	—
Median Age	32.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	62.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	29.5%	18.9%
Asian	1.7%	6.3%
Under 18	28.5%	22.2%
65 and over	11.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Deer Park, TX 3 mi South Houston, TX 5 mi La Porte, TX 6 mi Taylor Lake Village, TX 8 mi Galena Park, TX 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Pasadena

Pasadena, TX is covered by 6 ZIP codes:

77505 77506 77503 77502 77504 77507

Pasadena vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pasadena, TX affordable or expensive?

Pasadena's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That puts Pasadena roughly 0% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $171,600 and median rent is $1,159/month.

What is the crime rate in Pasadena, TX?

Pasadena's violent crime rate is 566.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2351.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Pasadena?

Public schools in Pasadena are operated by PASADENA ISD. The district has 36 elementary, 22 middle, and 8 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 15.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Pasadena, TX a good place to live?

Pasadena, TX has a population of 150,620, a median household income of $64,698, and an unemployment rate of 8.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Pasadena?

Pasadena averages 63.8°F in January and 92.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.1 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Pasadena?

Pasadena, TX is covered by 6 ZIP codes: 77505, 77506, 77503, 77502, 77504, 77507.

What is the population of Pasadena?

The population of Pasadena, Texas is 150,620 with a median age of 32.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Pasadena?

Key numbers for living in Pasadena: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $171,600, median household income $64,698, crime index 134 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pasadena side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.