The Town FilesPasadena, Texas
City in Harris County · population 151,950 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $209,600
- Household income
- $64,927
- Jan low / Jul high
- 46° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 85
- Median age
- 33.0
Pasadena is a city of 151,950 people in Harris County, Texas. The median home is worth $209,600, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more walkable than 98% of Texas towns, more vibrant than 96% of Texas towns, more seaside character than 95% of Texas towns.
How Pasadena ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Pasadena is worth $209,600, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $64,927, which is more affordable than 39% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,213 a month. 54.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pasadena | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $209,600 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,213 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $64,927 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 54.5% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Pasadena
| People | Pasadena | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.0 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.8% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 28.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.2% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.9% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 2.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 26.9% | — |
| Work from home | 7.9% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 26.6 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.6% | 89.2% |
Weather in Pasadena
July highs average 92.9°F and January lows 46.1°F. About 55.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 101 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 4 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
85 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pasadena since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 19 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on November 21, 1992 about 9.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 133 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on January 24, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 60 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on June 6, 2013.
Severe weather in Harris County since 1996
Harris County has been included in 41 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
Jobs and pay in Harris County
Harris County had 2,445,972 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $88,554 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Pasadena itself the ACS puts it at 8.6%.
Public schools in Pasadena
51 public schools with 33,221 students, about 13.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| PASADENA MEMORIAL H S | 9-12 | 3,120 | 16.6 |
| SAM RAYBURN H S | 9-12 | 2,692 | 15.7 |
| PASADENA H S | 9-12 | 2,209 | 15.2 |
| DR KIRK LEWIS CAREER AND TECHNICAL H S | PK-12 | 1,463 | 16.4 |
| BONDY INT | 7-8 | 965 | 14.6 |
| MILLER INT | 7-8 | 816 | 13.6 |
| FAIRMONT EL | K-5 | 786 | 16.7 |
| POMEROY EL | PK-4 | 753 | 13.2 |
| MAE SMYTHE EL | PK-4 | 742 | 14.5 |
| TEAGUE EL | PK-4 | 729 | 14.0 |
| FAIRMONT J H | 6-8 | 689 | 16.8 |
| SOUTHMORE INT | 7-8 | 686 | 13.2 |
Towns near Pasadena
- Deer Park, TX3.3 mi · 34,495 people · home $264,600
- South Houston, TX4.7 mi · 16,153 people · home $189,300
- La Porte, TX6.2 mi · 35,124 people · home $234,600
- Taylor Lake Village, TX8.0 mi · 3,704 people · home $388,900
- Galena Park, TX8.0 mi · 10,740 people · home $117,700
- Nassau Bay, TX8.5 mi · 5,347 people · home $374,600
- El Lago, TX8.6 mi · 3,090 people · home $320,900
- Webster, TX8.7 mi · 12,499 people · home $281,400
Pasadena questions
Is Pasadena, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pasadena scores better for retirees than 4% of Texas towns and quieter than 1%. 11.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.0).
How much does a house cost in Pasadena?
The median owner-occupied home in Pasadena is valued at $209,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $64,927, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $1,213 a month.
What is the weather like in Pasadena?
July highs average 92.9°F and January lows 46.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 55.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Pasadena get tornadoes?
85 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pasadena since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on November 21, 1992. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)