Houston metro, TX relocation guide
Moving to Pasadena, TX
$269,900Median listing price
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About Pasadena
Pasadena is Harris County's second-largest city (~148,000 residents; 2026 estimate 148,007), sitting southeast of Houston between the Ship Channel and Clear Lake. Once famous as the "Strawberry Capital of the South," it celebrates that heritage each spring with the Pasadena Strawberry Festival.
Home prices in Pasadena
The median listing price in Pasadena is $269,900.
Top places in Pasadena
- Strawberry Park — city park and home of the annual Pasadena Strawberry Festival.
- Armand Bayou Nature Center — 2,500-acre urban wilderness preserve on Pasadena's southeast edge.
- Pasadena Convention Center & Fairgrounds — hosts the Strawberry Festival and year-round events.
- San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site — a short drive east in La Porte.
Commuting from Pasadena
- Approximate drive to downtown Houston: ~20–30 minutes (approximate; ~10–12 miles via I-45 North or the Sam Houston Tollway).
Pasadena FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Pasadena, TX?
The median listing price in Pasadena is $269,900. Median listing price · Realty.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Pasadena, TX?
Approximate drive to downtown Houston: ~20–30 minutes (approximate; ~10–12 miles via I-45 North or the Sam Houston Tollway).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.