City profile · Texas · Census ACS 2023

Pasadena, TX

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Pasadena - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

149,345
Residents
$64,270
Median income
$193,600
Median home
$1,573
Median rent (state)

Pasadena - the verdict

Nationally, Pasadena sits in the 42nd percentile for household income and the 17th percentile for safety among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

42nd
percentile, household income
41st
percentile, home value
62nd
percentile, median rent
17th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Pasadena, TX

149,345 people live in Pasadena, Texas - a mid-sized U.S. city by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Pasadena brings in $64,270 a year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 14.7%. Pasadena's housing stock carries a median value of $193,600, and the median resident age is 32.8 years. About 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 58.4% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 47 residential building permits were authorized in Pasadena (Construction Slowdown), down 75% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. Pasadena's reported crime rate runs above the national norm: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 2918.0 incidents per 100,000 residents, above the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Texas tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Texas scores 97.1 (Near Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,573 monthly. Monthly utility costs average around $223 across Texas, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Commute times here average 24.4 minutes, with 76.8% driving alone and 8.6% working from home, per Census ACS commuting data. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 99.9 out of 100 (Very High).

Population

149,345 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Texas

Median Household Income

$64,270 /yr

Poverty 14.7%

Cost of Living Index (state)

97.1 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Texas average

How does Pasadena compare to other US cities?

Here's how Pasadena stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 42% higher than other cities
Home value 41% pricier than other cities
Median rent 62% pricier than other cities
Safety 17% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just Texas and the picture shifts: Pasadena ranks #555 of 624 Texas cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Pasadena against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Texas only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Texas-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent places Pasadena toward the top of Texas's cities

Among the 1,663 Texas cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Pasadena ranks #288 - the 75th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Pasadena only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#729 of 1,520
52nd percentile in Texas
Median Gross Rent
#288 of 1,663
75th percentile in Texas
Median Home Value
#581 of 1,505
61st percentile in Texas
Poverty Rate
#517 of 1,663
69th percentile in Texas
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#891 of 1,663
46th percentile in Texas

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Texas only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

42ndIncome percentile
17thSafety percentile

42nd percentile nationally for median household income · 17th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Pasadena's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Pasadena's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 36 Avg. percentile National median
Pasadena's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Pasadena's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$193,600 Among the most affordable more affordable than 59% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Pasadena $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Pasadena, TX Pasadena, TX's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Pasadena, TX-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Pasadena, TX median $64,270/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Pasadena, TX's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Pasadena, TX. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 16.1%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 14.7%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 58.4%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
149,345
Median Income
$64,270
Median Home Value
$193,600
Median Age
32.8
Poverty Rate
14.7%
Labor force participation
58.4%
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
2918.0
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
566.1
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
2351.9
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
47
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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148,000 residents149,000 residents150,000 residents151,000 residents152,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 151,401 residents 148,539 residents ▼ -1.9%
Pasadena's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
47
housing units authorized
Single-Family
47
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
0.3
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 189
2020 144
2021 119
2022 138
2023 109
2024 47

Permit volume decreased 75% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
24.4 minutes
Drive Alone
76.8%
Carpool
11.6%
Public Transit
0.2%
Walk
1.2%
Work from Home
8.6%
Other
1.6%

Based on 63,742 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Texas - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$45
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$48
avg/month
Total Utilities
$223
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Texas state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Texas state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Pasadena sits in

Cost of Living Index
97.1
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,573/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
99.9 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Texas

Mesquite
148,848 people
Denton
146,987 people
McAllen
143,789 people
Killeen
156,144 people
Waco
141,925 people
Midland
133,998 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Pasadena's 149,345 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Naperville, IL
149,424 people
Surprise, AZ
149,519 people
Joliet, IL
149,785 people
Jackson, MS
149,827 people
Escondido, CA
149,913 people
Pomona, CA
148,391 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Pasadena's $64,270 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Penryn, PA
$64,271 median income
Ririe, ID
$64,273 median income
Sterling, UT
$64,261 median income
Lula, GA
$64,282 median income
Britt, IA
$64,257 median income
Pineville, NC
$64,257 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Pasadena, TX Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Pasadena, TX - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 50.3% 13.7% 30.1% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 70.5% White 50.3% Black or African American 3.1% Asian 1.7% American Indian 1.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 13.7% Two or more races 30.1% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Pasadena compares to nearby Texas cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Pasadena (this city) 149,345 $64,270
Mesquite 148,848 $71,843
Denton 146,987 $73,719
McAllen 143,789 $60,165
Census ACS 5-year FIPS TX FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Pasadena, TX?

What is the population of Pasadena, TX? +

149,345 people live in Pasadena, TX according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Pasadena, TX? +

In Pasadena, the typical household earns $64,270 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Pasadena? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Pasadena; the closest available measure is the Texas state average, a cost of living index of 97.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Texas vary by metro area.

Is Pasadena, TX safe? +

Pasadena has a total crime rate of 2918.0 per 100,000 residents, which is above the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Pasadena, TX? +

A typical home in Pasadena is worth $193,600, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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