Neighborhood in Pasadena, Harris County

Living in Southeast Pasadena, Pasadena

A-

1st of 13areas in Pasadena
Overall score 88 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Pasadena overall: D+

Southeast Pasadena covers part of Pasadena, TX, home to about 8,400 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 13 areas we score in Pasadena. It does best on health and worst on errands and things to do.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Lots of parks
  • River flooding risk is very high
  • Coastal flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.2 mi
Pharmacy1.3 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe1.4 mi
Restaurant1.0 mi
Gym1.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.3 mi
Childcare1.5 mi
Library1.7 mi

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

Population
8,440
Median rent
$1,660
Median home value
$386,000
Household income
$126,200
Average commute
27 min
Homes owned
71%
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What it's like to live in Southeast Pasadena

Southeast Pasadena is an area in Pasadena with about 8,400 residents, homes built around 1989, mostly owner-occupied (71%) and 24% of households with children.

It grades A- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 1st of 13 areas in Pasadena, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Southeast Pasadena

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $126,200, 94% higher than the Pasadena median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 2 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Southeast Pasadena

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,660, 37% higher than the Pasadena median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, coastal flooding and hurricanes as very high in this part of town.

Southeast Pasadena report card

Each grade compares Southeast 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 $1,660, homes cost 3.1x income.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $126,200, 8.2% unemployed.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 89 of 100 on the state rating.

    87 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 D+

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C

    Average commute 27 min, 20% work from home.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    58% have a bachelor’s degree.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A-

    7.7% of adults uninsured.

    87 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    71% of homes owner-occupied.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A-

    99% of homes have broadband.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

Southeast Pasadena compared with Pasadena

Better than Pasadena

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 58%41 points higher than Pasadena (16%)
  • Median household income: $126,20094% higher than Pasadena ($64,927)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 7.7%24 points lower than Pasadena (32%)

Worse than Pasadena

  • Median rent: $1,66037% higher than Pasadena ($1,213)

Closest public schools

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

  • ABrookwood ElementaryElementary, Clear Creek ISD1.2 mi
  • CSpace Center IntermediateMiddle, Clear Creek ISD2.5 mi
  • AClear Lake High SchoolHigh, Clear Creek ISD1.1 mi

Cost of living in Southeast Pasadena

Median rent in Southeast Pasadena is $1,660 a month, 37% higher than the Pasadena median. A household would need about $66,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $386,000, 84% higher than the Pasadena median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,645 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHerePasadenaTexas
Median rent37% higher than Pasadena$1,660$1,213$1,403
Median home value84% higher than Pasadena$386,000$209,600$283,800
Home value to income5% lower than Pasadena3.1x3.2x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent16 points lower than Pasadena36%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them16 points higher than Pasadena71%54%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Pasadena7.3%7.8%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Pasadena198919771992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,645
Mortgage payment
$2,113
Property tax
$532
Median rent, for comparison
$1,660

Based on a $386,000 home in Southeast 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 income94% higher than Pasadena$126,200$64,927$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Pasadena8.2%8.6%5.3%
People below the poverty line15 points lower than Pasadena4.2%19%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher41 points higher than Pasadena58%16%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Pasadena27 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home12 points higher than Pasadena20%7.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Pasadena1.6%1.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet7 points higher than Pasadena99%92%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

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

Who lives in Southeast Pasadena

Under 1820%
18 to 3418%
35 to 6438%
65 and over24%
Race and ethnicity
White61%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Black3.1%
Asian12%
Other or more than one race8.1%

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

Other neighborhoods in Pasadena

  1. 2B+River OaksMedian rent $1,700
  2. 3B+Country BriarMedian rent $1,540
  3. 4BEast PasadenaMedian rent $1,350
  4. 5B-West PasadenaMedian rent $1,270
  5. 6C+Bowling GreenMedian rent $990
  6. 7CNorth PasadenaMedian rent $1,550
  7. 8D+Parkview SouthMedian rent $1,230
  8. 9D+Northwest PasadenaMedian rent $1,100

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A-Northwest GrapevineGrapevine
  2. A-The Forest at Stone OakSan Antonio
  3. B+Covey Homes Litsey CreekFort Worth

Questions about Southeast Pasadena

Is Southeast Pasadena a good place to live?

Southeast Pasadena covers part of Pasadena, TX, home to about 8,400 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 13 areas we score in Pasadena. It does best on health and worst on errands and things to do.

How much does it cost to live in Southeast Pasadena?

Median rent in Southeast Pasadena is $1,660 a month, 37% higher than the Pasadena median. The median home is worth $386,000, 84% higher than the Pasadena median. A median home costs 3.1x the median household income, compared with 3.2x across Pasadena.

What schools serve Southeast Pasadena?

The closest rated public schools are Brookwood Elementary (elementary, rated A), Space Center Intermediate (middle, rated C) and Clear Lake High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 4 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.