Fredericksburg, VA vs Pasadena, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Fredericksburg
63.3
#1775 nationally
Pasadena
75.2
#490 nationally
Pasadena leads in cost of living index (94 vs 129). Fredericksburg leads in median household income ($83,445 vs $64,698). Pasadena leads in average commute (25.7 min vs 32.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fredericksburg, VA | Pasadena, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1775) | 75.2 (#490) |
| Population | 28,928 | 146,716 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $485,347 | $218,827 |
| Median Household Income | $83,445 | $64,698 |
| Average Commute | 32.4 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 16.5 | 15.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+31.7 | D+5.5 |
D
63.3 Score
Fredericksburg, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$485,347
Population
28,928
Crime
High
Walk Score
46
Northeast
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C
75.2 Score
Pasadena, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$218,827
Population
146,716
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
Southwest
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