At a Glance
Median Income
$64,270
$28,351 per capita
Home Value
$193,600
Zillow: $218,883
Median Rent
$1,201/mo
29.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
572/100K
2,373/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
72.6% high school+
Unemployment
8.7%
14.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
14.8% smoking rate
How Pasadena Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pasadena's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pasadena a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pasadena residents earn a median household income of $64,270 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,351. The unemployment rate stands at 8.7% (142% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 124,542 business establishments, including 10,837 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pasadena is $193,600 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,883. Median rent is $1,201/month, with 29.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Pasadena reports 572 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 50% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,373/100K. The murder rate is 4.1/100K.
Education
16.1% of adults in Pasadena hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
72.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pasadena has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 61.
Data Overview
People
Population149,345
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density3,418/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born26.2%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$64,270
Per Capita$28,351
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty14.7%
County GDP$592,751M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,703
Housing
A+
Home Value$193,600
Rent$1,201
Ownership54.2%
Zillow$218,883
Housing Units54,495
Rent Burden29.5%
Crime
F
Violent572/100K
Property2,373/100K
Murder4.1/100K
Assault421/100K
Burglary253/100K
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes14.5%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death8,157/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain55.6 in/yr
AQI61 (Moderate)
Elevation30 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+72.6%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute27 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries73
Did You Know?
Pasadena was founded in 1893.
The median home in Pasadena was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is William P Hobby (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.497 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
26.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 10,837 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 527 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.