Neighborhood in Pasadena, Harris County

Living in Northwest Pasadena, Pasadena

D+

9th of 13areas in Pasadena
Overall score 29 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Pasadena overall: D+

Northwest Pasadena covers part of Pasadena, TX, home to about 51,400 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 9th of 13 areas we score in Pasadena. It does best on cost of living and worst on education levels.

  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (9 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (3 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.1 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library1.1 mi

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

Population
51,360
Median rent
$1,100
Median home value
$151,000
Household income
$58,700
Average commute
27 min
Homes owned
49%
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What it's like to live in Northwest Pasadena

Northwest Pasadena is an area in Pasadena with about 51,400 residents, homes built around 1967, a mix of owners and renters and 48% of households with children.

It grades D+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 9th of 13 areas in Pasadena, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Northwest Pasadena

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.4 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Northwest Pasadena

  • Higher poverty. 26% of residents live below the poverty line, against 19% across Pasadena.
  • Higher unemployment. 12% of the labor force is out of work, against 8.6% across Pasadena.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes, tornadoes and heat waves as very high in this part of town.

Northwest Pasadena report card

Each grade compares Northwest 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 B

    Median rent $1,100, homes cost 2.6x income.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $58,700, 12% unemployed.

    9 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C+

    Nearby schools average 82 of 100 on the state rating.

    55 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.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C+

    Average commute 27 min, 5.9% work from home.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    7.3% have a bachelor’s degree.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    41% of adults uninsured.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    49% of homes owner-occupied.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    87% of homes have broadband.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

Northwest Pasadena compared with Pasadena

Better than Pasadena

  • Home value to income: 2.6x20% lower than Pasadena (3.2x)
  • Median rent: $1,1009% lower than Pasadena ($1,213)

Worse than Pasadena

  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 41%9 points higher than Pasadena (32%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 7.3%9 points lower than Pasadena (16%)
  • People below the poverty line: 26%7 points higher than Pasadena (19%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BRichey ElementaryElementary, Pasadena ISD0.3 mi
  • DDe Zavala MiddleMiddle, Pasadena ISD0.4 mi
  • BPasadena High SchoolHigh, Pasadena ISD0.3 mi

Cost of living in Northwest Pasadena

Median rent in Northwest Pasadena is $1,100 a month, 9% lower than the Pasadena median. A household would need about $44,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $151,000, 28% lower than the Pasadena median, which means a monthly payment of about $999 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHerePasadenaTexas
Median rent9% lower than Pasadena$1,100$1,213$1,403
Median home value28% lower than Pasadena$151,000$209,600$283,800
Home value to income20% lower than Pasadena2.6x3.2x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points higher than Pasadena54%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them6 points lower than Pasadena49%54%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Pasadena7.6%7.8%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Pasadena196719771992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$999
Mortgage payment
$827
Property tax
$173
Median rent, for comparison
$1,100

Based on a $151,000 home in Northwest 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 income10% lower than Pasadena$58,700$64,927$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points higher than Pasadena12%8.6%5.3%
People below the poverty line7 points higher than Pasadena26%19%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher9 points lower than Pasadena7.3%16%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Pasadena27 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points lower than Pasadena5.9%7.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Pasadena2.3%1.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points lower than Pasadena87%92%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • Coastal floodingHigh
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Northwest Pasadena

Under 1832%
18 to 3425%
35 to 6435%
65 and over7.5%
Race and ethnicity
White10.0%
Hispanic or Latino86%
Black3.4%
Asian0.2%
Other or more than one race0.7%

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. D+Southgate II The PlazaLaredo
  2. DNorth AmarilloAmarillo
  3. DMeadowbrookHouston

Questions about Northwest Pasadena

Is Northwest Pasadena a good place to live?

Northwest Pasadena covers part of Pasadena, TX, home to about 51,400 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 9th of 13 areas we score in Pasadena. It does best on cost of living and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Northwest Pasadena?

Median rent in Northwest Pasadena is $1,100 a month, 9% lower than the Pasadena median. The median home is worth $151,000, 28% lower than the Pasadena median. A median home costs 2.6x the median household income, compared with 3.2x across Pasadena.

What schools serve Northwest Pasadena?

The closest rated public schools are Richey Elementary (elementary, rated B), De Zavala Middle (middle, rated D) and Pasadena High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 33 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.