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Pasadena, TX

Aggregated across 6 ZIP codes in Pasadena.

Population: 144,871 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Pasadena, TX is $232,426 — down 3.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $243,999 after a median 50 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,433/month. 45 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with coldwave, heatwave, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$232,426

Median home value

-3.2%

1-year change

50

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$232,426
1-year appreciation
-3.2%
3-year appreciation
-4.1%
5-year appreciation
+10.1%
10-year appreciation
+67.2%
All-time peak (2024-05)
$247,968
House Price Index (state)
440.1 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$243,999
Median list price
$248,889
Median price per sqft
$150
1-year sale-price change
+6.2%
Median days on market
50 days
Homes sold (recent period)
34
For-sale inventory
331
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
32
1-year forecast
-0.6%
Days to pending
62 days
New listings (monthly)
92

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,433/mo
1-year rent change
+4.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,232/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,275/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,517/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,042/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,543/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
45
Elementary schools
23
Middle schools
14
High schools
7
Charter schools
3
School districts serving the area
PASADENA ISD, UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS UNIVERSITY CHARTER SCHOOL, DEER PARK ISD
Schools include
BAILEY EL, FISHER EL, MAE SMYTHE EL, PARK VIEW INT, SAM RAYBURN H S

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, heatWave, hurricane, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Very High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Very High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 58% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
5.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
US Oil Recovery (1.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
73.0°F
Average high
80.5°F
Average low
64.5°F
Annual precipitation
60.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
64
Days with Good air quality
45
Days with Moderate air quality
272
Days with Unhealthy air quality
10
Highest AQI recorded (year)
204

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
244,753
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
201,620

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
223
Nearest airport
Ellington Airport (EFD) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ellington Airport (EFD) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
26
Hospitals include
ST JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER, MEMORIAL HERMANN - TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER, Baylor St Lukes Medical Center
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.5 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
7
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-3,367 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Housing built before 1970
31.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,989
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
76.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,145,127
Average weekly wage
$1,656
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
19,705

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

PasadenaState medianUS median
Median home value$232,426$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$243,999$285,000$325,000
Median days on market50 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,433/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,989$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Pasadena, TX?
$232,426.
What is the median sale price in Pasadena, TX?
$243,999.
How long do homes take to sell in Pasadena, TX?
Median days on market: 50 days.
What is typical rent in Pasadena, TX?
Typical rent: $1,433/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Pasadena, TX?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, heatWave, hurricane, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is Pasadena, TX in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Pasadena, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 58% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Pasadena, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Pasadena, TX?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: US Oil Recovery, 1.3 mi.
How many schools serve Pasadena, TX?
45 schools (23 elementary, 14 middle, 7 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Pasadena, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 8.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Pasadena, TX?
Moderate. Median AQI: 64. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Pasadena, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 96.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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