Neighborhood in Pasadena, Harris County

Living in West Pasadena, Pasadena

B-

5th of 13areas in Pasadena
Overall score 63 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Pasadena overall: D+

West Pasadena covers part of Pasadena, TX, home to about 1,600 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 13 areas we score in Pasadena. It does best on getting around and worst on jobs and income.

  • Well connected
  • Jobs and income scores low (2 of 100)
  • Health scores low (2 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.2 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.2 mi
Restaurant0.1 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library1.1 mi

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

Population
1,550
Median rent
$1,270
Median home value
$130,000
Household income
$42,500
Average commute
20 min
Homes owned
2.8%
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What it's like to live in West Pasadena

West Pasadena is an area in Pasadena with about 1,600 residents, homes built around 1979, mostly rented (97% of homes) and 43% of households with children.

Our grade for West Pasadena is B-. That puts it 5th of 13 areas we grade in Pasadena, a city that gets a D+ overall.

Pros of living in West Pasadena

  • 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 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in West Pasadena

  • Higher poverty. 66% of residents live below the poverty line, against 19% across Pasadena.
  • Higher unemployment. 15% of the labor force is out of work, against 8.6% across Pasadena.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, coastal flooding and hurricanes as very high in this part of town.

West Pasadena report card

Each grade compares West 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 $1,270, homes cost 3.1x income.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $42,500, 15% unemployed.

    2 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B

    Nearby schools average 84 of 100 on the state rating.

    66 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.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A

    Average commute 20 min, 5.9% work from home.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D+

    19% have a bachelor’s degree.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    38% of adults uninsured.

    2 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    2.8% of homes owner-occupied.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

West Pasadena compared with Pasadena

Better than Pasadena

  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 12%10 points higher than Pasadena (1.7%)
  • Average commute: 20 min24% lower than Pasadena (27 min)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 100%8 points higher than Pasadena (92%)

Worse than Pasadena

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 2.8%52 points lower than Pasadena (54%)
  • People below the poverty line: 66%47 points higher than Pasadena (19%)
  • Median household income: $42,50035% lower than Pasadena ($64,927)

Closest public schools

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

  • BL F Smith ElementaryElementary, Pasadena ISD0.5 mi
  • AMiller IntermediateMiddle, Pasadena ISD1.2 mi
  • CSouth Houston High SchoolHigh, Pasadena ISD1.1 mi

Cost of living in West Pasadena

Median rent in West Pasadena is $1,270 a month, 5% higher than the Pasadena median. A household would need about $51,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $130,000, 38% lower than the Pasadena median, which means a monthly payment of about $913 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHerePasadenaTexas
Median rent5% higher than Pasadena$1,270$1,213$1,403
Median home value38% lower than Pasadena$130,000$209,600$283,800
Home value to income5% lower than Pasadena3.1x3.2x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent8 points lower than Pasadena45%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them52 points lower than Pasadena2.8%54%63%
Vacant homes8 points lower than Pasadena0%7.8%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Pasadena197919771992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$913
Mortgage payment
$712
Property tax
$202
Median rent, for comparison
$1,270

Based on a $130,000 home in West 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 income35% lower than Pasadena$42,500$64,927$78,476
Unemployment rate7 points higher than Pasadena15%8.6%5.3%
People below the poverty line47 points higher than Pasadena66%19%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher2 points higher than Pasadena19%16%34%
Average commute24% lower than Pasadena20 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points lower than Pasadena5.9%7.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit10 points higher than Pasadena12%1.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet8 points higher than Pasadena100%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 wavesVery high
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in West Pasadena

Under 1842%
18 to 3425%
35 to 6429%
65 and over4.5%
Race and ethnicity
White3.5%
Hispanic or Latino68%
Black29%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0%

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. 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. BVista de OroEl Paso
  2. BPebble Hills NorthEl Paso
  3. A-East GlenEl Paso

Questions about West Pasadena

Is West Pasadena a good place to live?

West Pasadena covers part of Pasadena, TX, home to about 1,600 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 13 areas we score in Pasadena. It does best on getting around and worst on jobs and income.

How much does it cost to live in West Pasadena?

Renters in West Pasadena pay a median of $1,270 a month, 5% higher than the Pasadena median. The median home is worth $130,000, 38% lower than the Pasadena median. A median home costs 3.1x the median household income, compared with 3.2x across Pasadena.

What schools serve West Pasadena?

The closest rated public schools are L F Smith 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 groups 1 Census block group 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.