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Proximity to industrial hubs southeast of Houston
Downtown Pasadena is a walkable neighborhood on the southeastern outskirts of Houston, located between two of the area’s major industrial centers. An expansive industrial sector on the other side of Texas State Highway 225 puts residents here close to employers in the petrochemical industry, including multinational companies like Valero and Chevron. A few miles southeast is Bayport North Industrial Center. Spanning nearly 100 acres, this industrial park is home to the LyondellBasell Bayport Polymers Facility, a major employer in the area for the past 50 years.
Downtown Pasadena is a younger neighborhood, with more residents under 18 than over the age of 65, and those of Hispanic descent account for the majority of neighborhood residents. The neighborhood’s significant Latinx population is supported by Spanish-speaking churches and restaurants serving Mexican and El Salvadoran cuisine. Downtown Pasadena is about 15 miles southeast of the urban metropolis of Houston and 45 miles northwest of the sandy beaches and the the boardwalk in Galveston. Downtown Pasadena offers convenience, whether homebuyers want proximity to work, play or the main highways of southeast Houston.
The petrochemical industry dominates the employment field in Downtown Pasadena.
Downtown Pasadena has an artistic spirit, as seen in different murals around town.
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Shopping and dining along Southmore Avenue
While Downtown Pasadena doesn’t have a stereotypical “Main Street” district, Southmore Avenue is a main commercial corridor, cutting east-west through the middle of the neighborhood. Southmore Avenue is lined with small businesses, fast-food restaurants and discount stores. In the middle of downtown, most retail sites within the indoor Macroplaza Mall are empty, but there’s more activity at the adjacent Walmart Supercenter, Ross Dress for Less and El Bolillo Bakery, a Houston-based chain known for its brightly colored exterior and freshly baked pastries, like chamucos and marranitos, which are both seasoned with cinnamon. Downtown Pasadena is also home to several taquerias and grocery stores like El Ahorro, where shoppers can find a selection of Mexican brands and ingredients.
El Bolillo Bakery, in the heart of Downtown Pasadena, offers fresh pastries and sweets.
El Ahorro, in Downtown Pasadena, offers fresh meat and produce to residents of the area.
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Single-level homes under $300,000
The residential landscape is characterized by sidewalks, compact lots, and mature, leafy trees. Single-level 20th-century residences are common, like no-frills National-style and ranch-style homes. There are also a few 21st-century custom new builds. Prices range from about $70,000 to $345,000, depending on size and need for renovations. Multifamily homes cost between $170,000 and $325,000. The area also appeals to investors because of the prevalence of renters in the neighborhood paired with the comparatively lower price points; 70% of Downtown Pasadena residents are renters.
Multifamily homes on compact lots are a common sight along roads in Downtown Pasadena.
Ranch style homes, mainly built in the 20th century, line the streets of Downtown Pasadena.
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Students zoned for Pasadena ISD
Downtown Pasadena residents have multiple possible public-school pipelines within Pasadena Independent School District, which receives a B from Niche. Most students in the neighborhood may begin at Morales Elementary, rated C-plus, before advancing to Bobby Shaw Middle, rated C, and then to Jackson Intermediate, rated B-minus. Incoming freshmen can apply to the early college program at Sam Rayburn High, rated B; qualified students can earn up to 60 college credits or an associate’s degree by the time they graduate from high school.
Bobby Shaw Middle School, near Downtown Pasadena, gives students a chance to thrive and succeed.
Sam Rayburn High offers career & technical education programs in Downtown Pasadena.
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Downtown Pasadena’s parks, recreation and community resources
The largest green space in Downtown Pasadena is Memorial Park. Its athletic facilities include a skate park, a covered basketball court and soccer fields. Kids can play on the playground while guardians sit on the benches under the shade. Further south in the neighborhood is Sunset Park, home to the Peter C. Fogo Recreation Center, where visitors can find a computer lab and game room, along with an activity calendar full of sporting events, craft classes and games geared towards younger residents. Both Memorial Park and Sunset Park have walking trails and splash pads. Sunset Park also has a small outdoor public pool.
Downtown Pasadena’s cultural resources include the central branch of the Pasadena Public Library, conveniently located in the middle of the neighborhood. It offers resources in both Spanish and English, and has a full calendar of programming for all ages that covers a variety of interests, from genealogy to crafting. America Cinemas Pasadena shows current blockbuster films dubbed in Spanish. At Pasadena Heritage Park & Museum, visitors can learn the history of Pasadena and tour homes of former 20th-century residents, which are preserved with antiques from the 1920s.
A family enjoys a day together at Sunset Park in Downtown Pasadena.
A resident of Downtown Pasadena casts a line at Memorial Park, looking for the big one.
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Proximity to major roadways like Interstate 45
Texas State Highway 225 separates Downtown Pasadena from the industrial sector to the north, and leads to Interstate 610, the inner loop around the city. The neighborhood also provides proximity to Sam Houston Tollway, the outer loop around the city. Interstate 45 sits a few miles west of the neighborhood and takes drivers north to Houston and south to Galveston. HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast is about a 10-minute drive from the center of the neighborhood, and William P. Hobby Airport is about 6 miles away.
HCA Healthcare is conveniently just a short drive from Downtown Pasadena.
Hobby Airport is the area's main airport hub.
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Weather in the southeast Houston region
Downtown Pasadena experiences the typical environmental risks of southeast Houston. The main concerns are high temperatures, humidity levels and wind gusts. Severe weather can also be an issue: Pasadena was hit by an F3 tornado in 2023 and Hurricane Beryl caused flooding and extensive damage throughout the Houston area in 2024.
The annual Strawberry Festival
One of the city’s annual events is the Pasadena Strawberry Festival, held in May. In 1900, the nearby city of Galveston was all but destroyed by a massive hurricane, and in an effort to provide assistance, the American Red Cross sent 1.5 million strawberry plants to Pasadena. Within a few decades, the city had proclaimed itself the Strawberry Capital of the World, as farmers were shipping up to 28 freight train carloads of berries every day. The Strawberry Festival honors that history with parades, a carnival, games and a barbecue cook-off, among other things.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Downtown Pasadena
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
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4
Assault with Weapon
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4
Robbery
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Burglary
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4
Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Crime Score
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Downtown Pasadena Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Pasadena, Pasadena sell after 84 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown Pasadena, Pasadena over the last 12 months is $177,500, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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