Neighborhood in Pasadena, Harris County

Living in Deer Creek, Pasadena

D-

13th of 13areas in Pasadena
Overall score 9 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Pasadena overall: D+

Deer Creek is a neighborhood in Pasadena, TX, home to about 1,900 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 13th of 13 areas we score in Pasadena. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on education levels.

  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (7 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (8 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.2 mi
Pharmacy0.9 mi
Parkunder 0.1 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare0.9 mi
Library0.6 mi

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

Population
1,940
Median rent
$1,150
Median home value
$198,000
Household income
$40,900
Average commute
32 min
Homes owned
69%
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What it's like to live in Deer Creek

Deer Creek is a neighborhood in Pasadena with about 1,900 residents, homes built around 1981, mostly owner-occupied (69%) and 16% of households with children.

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

Pros of living in Deer Creek

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.2 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about under 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Deer Creek

  • Higher poverty. 32% of residents live below the poverty line, against 19% across Pasadena.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 32 minutes, against 27 for Pasadena as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of coastal flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Deer Creek report card

Each grade compares Deer Creek 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 $1,150, homes cost 4.8x income.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $40,900, 7.2% unemployed.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C

    Nearby schools average 80 of 100 on the state rating.

    47 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 B

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 32 min, 6.7% work from home.

    8 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    9.5% have a bachelor’s degree.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    32% of adults uninsured.

    8 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    69% of homes owner-occupied.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    96% of homes have broadband.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

Deer Creek compared with Pasadena

Better than Pasadena

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 69%14 points higher than Pasadena (54%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 96%5 points higher than Pasadena (92%)
  • Vacant homes: 3.5%4 points lower than Pasadena (7.8%)

Worse than Pasadena

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 82%29 points higher than Pasadena (53%)
  • Home value to income: 4.8x50% higher than Pasadena (3.2x)
  • Median household income: $40,90037% lower than Pasadena ($64,927)

Closest public schools

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

  • DCarpenter ElementaryElementary, Deer Park ISD0.8 mi
  • BSan Jacinto IntermediateMiddle, Pasadena ISD0.8 mi
  • BDeer Park High SchoolHigh, Deer Park ISD1.4 mi

Cost of living in Deer Creek

Median rent in Deer Creek is $1,150 a month, 5% lower than the Pasadena median. A household would need about $46,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $198,000, 6% lower than the Pasadena median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,389 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHerePasadenaTexas
Median rent5% lower than Pasadena$1,150$1,213$1,403
Median home value6% lower than Pasadena$198,000$209,600$283,800
Home value to income50% higher than Pasadena4.8x3.2x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent29 points higher than Pasadena82%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them14 points higher than Pasadena69%54%63%
Vacant homes4 points lower than Pasadena3.5%7.8%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Pasadena198119771992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,389
Mortgage payment
$1,084
Property tax
$305
Median rent, for comparison
$1,150

Based on a $198,000 home in Deer Creek, 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 income37% lower than Pasadena$40,900$64,927$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points lower than Pasadena7.2%8.6%5.3%
People below the poverty line13 points higher than Pasadena32%19%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher7 points lower than Pasadena9.5%16%34%
Average commute21% higher than Pasadena32 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home1 points lower than Pasadena6.7%7.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Pasadena0%1.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than Pasadena96%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
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Deer Creek

Under 188.6%
18 to 3428%
35 to 6437%
65 and over27%
Race and ethnicity
White37%
Hispanic or Latino54%
Black8.5%
Asian0.3%
Other or more than one race0.8%

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. FInwood NorthwestHouston
  2. FParkland PlaceHouston
  3. D-West MesquiteMesquite

Questions about Deer Creek

Is Deer Creek a good place to live?

Deer Creek is a neighborhood in Pasadena, TX, home to about 1,900 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 13th of 13 areas we score in Pasadena. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Deer Creek?

Renters in Deer Creek pay a median of $1,150 a month, 5% lower than the Pasadena median. The median home is worth $198,000, 6% lower than the Pasadena median. A median home costs 4.8x the median household income, compared with 3.2x across Pasadena.

What schools serve Deer Creek?

The closest rated public schools are Carpenter Elementary (elementary, rated D), San Jacinto Intermediate (middle, rated B) and Deer Park High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Deer Creek name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.