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Pasadena, Texas

city · Harris County

At a glance

149,433
Population
$209,600
Median home value (all homes)
31% below U.S. median
$218,827
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,213/mo
Median rent
10% below U.S. median
$64,927
Median household income
17% below U.S. median
26.6 min
Average commute
91.6%
Homes with broadband
57.72%
Locations with fiber available
8.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 91 — 9% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing13% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities2% above
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost12% below
For business: Texas is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college4 mi
Nearest community college0 mi
Nearest technical college5 mi
High school graduates73.3%
College graduates16.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Pasadena Economic Development Corporation
Pasadena Economic Development Corporation (PEDC) is a nonprofit, Type B economic development corporation created in 1998 to drive the creation, retention, and investment of resources to diversify economic opportunities and improve quality of life for Pasadena citizens. It serves as an ally to Pasadena businesses by connecting them to the right resources and by facilitating relocation, retention, and expansion throughout Pasadena, TX.
state Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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