Pasadena, Texas
Among the top 12% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 20% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 66% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 2% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 88% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 29% of US places
- top 4% for airport distance
- top 5% for comfortable days
- bottom 4% for summer humidity
Pasadena is a city in Texas with about 151,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include airport distance, comfortable days, and annual snowfall. It rates lower on property crime and summer humidity.
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Climate
Hot, humid summers · Mild winters · Wet
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67%43%clearovercast
Precipitation 5.7 in4.2 in
oppressive 93%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$65k54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$48kbetter than 41% of US places
Home Value$172k53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 29% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 31% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.59%better than 21% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax8.20%better than 36% of US places
Estimated total tax burden6.93%better than 86% of US places
Unemployment8.9%better than 17% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)55°F94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)85°F96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation57.3 in93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 94% of US places
Sunny Days192 daysbetter than 17% of US places
Summer Humidity73°Fbetter than 4% of US places
Comfortable Days130 daysbetter than 95% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk83.3better than 21% of US places
Air Quality49 AQIbetter than 29% of US places
School Quality49.5better than 35% of US places
Violent Crime1752/100kbetter than 11% of US places
Property Crime2810/100kbetter than 8% of US places
Community
Population150,62099th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age32.614th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5589th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9851st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+1318th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)23.2%8th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.7%69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)70.4%97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.7%78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.1%40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time26 minbetter than 51% of US places
Walkability7.9/20better than 72% of US places
Airport Distance10 mibetter than 96% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access90.6%better than 67% of US places
Amenities Nearby8.83better than 14% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 38% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Pasadena an affordable place to live?
- Pasadena is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $48k, better than 41% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Pasadena?
- The median home value in Pasadena is $172k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Pasadena?
- Median household income in Pasadena is $65k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Pasadena?
- Median gross rent in Pasadena is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Pasadena safe?
- Pasadena is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1752/100k (better than 11%). Property crime is 2810/100k.
- What is the weather like in Pasadena?
- Pasadena averages 85°F in July and 55°F in January, with 57.3 in of annual precipitation and about 192 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Pasadena?
- Public-school quality in Pasadena is below average, scoring better than 35% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Pasadena?
- The average one-way commute in Pasadena is 26 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)