Pasadena, CA vs The Colony, 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.
Pasadena
61.6
#1898 nationally
The Colony
73
#802 nationally
The Colony leads in crime level (5.2 vs 13.2). Pasadena leads in walk score (69 vs 28). The Colony leads in cost of living index (112 vs 197).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pasadena, CA | The Colony, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1898) | 73 (#802) |
| Population | 133,560 | 45,471 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,206,740 | $404,746 |
| Median Household Income | $97,818 | $106,518 |
| Average Commute | 27.9 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 197 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+13.2 |
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61.6 Score
Pasadena, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,206,740
Population
133,560
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
69
Pacific
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73 Score
The Colony, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,746
Population
45,471
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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