Pasadena, TX vs San Antonio, 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
75.2
#490 nationally
San Antonio
74.7
#570 nationally
Pasadena leads in walk score (43 vs 37). Pasadena leads in median household income ($64,698 vs $57,346). San Antonio leads in cost of living index (91 vs 94).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pasadena, TX | San Antonio, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#490) | 74.7 (#570) |
| Population | 146,716 | 1,495,295 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $218,827 | $249,689 |
| Median Household Income | $64,698 | $57,346 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 15.5 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+9.8 |
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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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74.7 Score
San Antonio, TX
Remember the Alamo and embrace the River Walk
Median Home
$249,689
Population
1,495,295
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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