Here's what it costs to live in Pasadena, Texas, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,213 per month, while the typical home is valued around $209,600. Households earn a median of $64,927 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is moderate, with an average AQI of 59. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$64,927
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,213
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$209,600
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
149,433
Latest estimate
Median Age
33 yrs
Census ACS
Average AQI
59.0
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,364
Per month
Avg Home Value
$212,875
Census ACS
January Avg
55°F
July Avg
85°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Subtropical · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
26.9
poor
Hospitals
4
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
71.5%
What is the cost of living index for Pasadena?
The cost of living index for Pasadena is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Pasadena?
The median gross rent in Pasadena is $1,213 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Pasadena?
The median household income in Pasadena is $64,927 per year.
What is the median home value in Pasadena?
The median home value in Pasadena is $209,600 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Pasadena?
Pasadena has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 59.0, which is rated "Moderate" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
What are the taxes like in Pasadena?
Tax data for Texas is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
