Neighborhood in Pasadena, Harris County

Living in Parkview South, Pasadena

D+

8th of 13areas in Pasadena
Overall score 31 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Pasadena overall: D+

Parkview South is a neighborhood in Pasadena, TX, home to about 20,200 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 8th of 13 areas we score in Pasadena. It does best on schools and worst on education levels.

  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (20 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (16 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.5 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library0.8 mi

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

Population
20,180
Median rent
$1,230
Median home value
$211,000
Household income
$56,600
Average commute
25 min
Homes owned
46%
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What it's like to live in Parkview South

Parkview South is a neighborhood in Pasadena with about 20,200 residents, homes built around 1981, a mix of owners and renters and 30% of households with children.

Our grade for Parkview South is D+. That puts it 8th of 13 areas we grade in Pasadena, a city that gets a D+ overall.

Pros of living in Parkview South

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Parkview South

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Parkview South report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade C

    Median rent $1,230, homes cost 3.7x income.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $56,600, 6.9% unemployed.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B-

    Nearby schools average 84 of 100 on the state rating.

    64 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.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C

    Average commute 25 min, 7.5% work from home.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D

    16% have a bachelor’s degree.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    29% of adults uninsured.

    18 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    46% of homes owner-occupied.

    18 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    93% of homes have broadband.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

Parkview South compared with Pasadena

Better than Pasadena

  • People below the poverty line: 13%6 points lower than Pasadena (19%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 29%3 points lower than Pasadena (32%)
  • Average commute: 25 min6% lower than Pasadena (27 min)

Worse than Pasadena

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 46%8 points lower than Pasadena (54%)
  • Home value to income: 3.7x15% higher than Pasadena (3.2x)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 58%5 points higher than Pasadena (53%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BYoung ElementaryElementary, Pasadena ISD0.5 mi
  • AMiller IntermediateMiddle, Pasadena ISD0.6 mi
  • CSouth Houston High SchoolHigh, Pasadena ISD0.4 mi

Cost of living in Parkview South

Median rent in Parkview South is $1,230 a month, about the same as the Pasadena median. A household would need about $49,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $211,000, about the same as the Pasadena median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,425 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHerePasadenaTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Pasadena$1,230$1,213$1,403
Median home valueAbout the same as Pasadena$211,000$209,600$283,800
Home value to income15% higher than Pasadena3.7x3.2x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent5 points higher than Pasadena58%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them8 points lower than Pasadena46%54%63%
Vacant homes3 points higher than Pasadena11%7.8%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Pasadena198119771992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,425
Mortgage payment
$1,155
Property tax
$270
Median rent, for comparison
$1,230

Based on a $211,000 home in Parkview South, 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 income13% lower than Pasadena$56,600$64,927$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Pasadena6.9%8.6%5.3%
People below the poverty line6 points lower than Pasadena13%19%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as Pasadena16%16%34%
Average commute6% lower than Pasadena25 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Pasadena7.5%7.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Pasadena0.5%1.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet1 points higher than Pasadena93%92%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • Coastal floodingModerate
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Parkview South

Under 1824%
18 to 3426%
35 to 6432%
65 and over18%
Race and ethnicity
White30%
Hispanic or Latino64%
Black2.4%
Asian2.1%
Other or more than one race1.8%

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. 9D+Northwest PasadenaMedian rent $1,100

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D+EdgebrookHouston
  2. D+Southeast AlvinAlvin
  3. C-WestburyHouston

Questions about Parkview South

Is Parkview South a good place to live?

Parkview South is a neighborhood in Pasadena, TX, home to about 20,200 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 8th of 13 areas we score in Pasadena. It does best on schools and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Parkview South?

Renters in Parkview South pay a median of $1,230 a month, about the same as the Pasadena median. The median home is worth $211,000, about the same as the Pasadena median. A median home costs 3.7x the median household income, compared with 3.2x across Pasadena.

What schools serve Parkview South?

The closest rated public schools are Young Elementary (elementary, rated B), Miller Intermediate (middle, rated A) and South Houston High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 14 Census block groups closest to the Parkview South 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.