Neighborhood in Pasadena, Harris County

Living in Central Pasadena, Pasadena

D+

10th of 13areas in Pasadena
Overall score 28 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Pasadena overall: D+

Central Pasadena covers part of Pasadena, TX, home to about 3,800 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 10th of 13 areas we score in Pasadena. It does best on internet access and worst on home ownership.

  • Jobs and income scores low (19 of 100)
  • Home ownership scores low (17 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park1.0 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.6 mi
Childcare0.9 mi
Library1.2 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
3,790
Median rent
$1,550
Median home value
$331,000
Household income
$67,600
Average commute
25 min
Homes owned
45%
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What it's like to live in Central Pasadena

Central Pasadena is an area in Pasadena with about 3,800 residents, homes built around 1992, a mix of owners and renters and 27% of households with children.

Our grade for Central Pasadena is D+. That puts it 10th of 13 areas we grade in Pasadena, a city that gets a D+ overall.

Pros of living in Central Pasadena

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in Central Pasadena

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,550, 28% higher than the Pasadena median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of coastal flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Central Pasadena report card

Each grade compares Central Pasadena with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade D

    Median rent $1,550, homes cost 4.9x income.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $67,600, 6.3% unemployed.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B-

    Nearby schools average 82 of 100 on the state rating.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 436 violent crimes per 100k, 1,778 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B-

    Average commute 25 min, 14% work from home.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    37% have a bachelor’s degree.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    23% of adults uninsured.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    45% of homes owner-occupied.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A-

    99% of homes have broadband.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

Central Pasadena compared with Pasadena

Better than Pasadena

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 37%20 points higher than Pasadena (16%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 23%9 points lower than Pasadena (32%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 99%8 points higher than Pasadena (92%)

Worse than Pasadena

  • Home value to income: 4.9x51% higher than Pasadena (3.2x)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 68%16 points higher than Pasadena (53%)
  • Median rent: $1,55028% higher than Pasadena ($1,213)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • CTurner ElementaryElementary, Pasadena ISD1 mi
  • BBondy IntermediateMiddle, Pasadena ISD0.9 mi
  • APasadena Memorial High SchoolHigh, Pasadena ISD1.3 mi

Cost of living in Central Pasadena

Median rent in Central Pasadena is $1,550 a month, 28% higher than the Pasadena median. A household would need about $62,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $331,000, 58% higher than the Pasadena median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,194 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHerePasadenaTexas
Median rent28% higher than Pasadena$1,550$1,213$1,403
Median home value58% higher than Pasadena$331,000$209,600$283,800
Home value to income51% higher than Pasadena4.9x3.2x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent16 points higher than Pasadena68%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them10 points lower than Pasadena45%54%63%
Vacant homes3 points higher than Pasadena11%7.8%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Pasadena199219771992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,194
Mortgage payment
$1,812
Property tax
$382
Median rent, for comparison
$1,550

Based on a $331,000 home in Central Pasadena, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHerePasadenaTexas
Median household income4% higher than Pasadena$67,600$64,927$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Pasadena6.3%8.6%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points higher than Pasadena22%19%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher20 points higher than Pasadena37%16%34%
Average commute6% lower than Pasadena25 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home6 points higher than Pasadena14%7.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Pasadena2.6%1.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet8 points higher than Pasadena99%92%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingHigh
  • Coastal floodingVery high
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Central Pasadena

Under 1820%
18 to 3437%
35 to 6433%
65 and over10%
Race and ethnicity
White43%
Hispanic or Latino37%
Black9.7%
Asian7.7%
Other or more than one race2.5%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Pasadena

  1. 1A-Southeast PasadenaMedian rent $1,660
  2. 2B+River OaksMedian rent $1,700
  3. 3B+Country BriarMedian rent $1,540
  4. 4BEast PasadenaMedian rent $1,350
  5. 5B-West PasadenaMedian rent $1,270
  6. 6C+Bowling GreenMedian rent $990
  7. 7CNorth PasadenaMedian rent $1,550
  8. 8D+Parkview SouthMedian rent $1,230

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. CCastle ForestSan Marcos
  2. C-Krystal LakeHouston
  3. D+Central GalvestonGalveston

Questions about Central Pasadena

Is Central Pasadena a good place to live?

Central Pasadena covers part of Pasadena, TX, home to about 3,800 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 10th of 13 areas we score in Pasadena. It does best on internet access and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Central Pasadena?

Renters in Central Pasadena pay a median of $1,550 a month, 28% higher than the Pasadena median. The median home is worth $331,000, 58% higher than the Pasadena median. A median home costs 4.9x the median household income, compared with 3.2x across Pasadena.

What schools serve Central Pasadena?

The closest rated public schools are Turner Elementary (elementary, rated C), Bondy Intermediate (middle, rated B) and Pasadena Memorial High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 2 Census block groups in this part of Pasadena that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.