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Pasadena Hills.
Pasadena Hills is an unincorporated community in Pasco County, FL. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Pasadena Hills
Pasadena Hills is a community of 12,848 people in Florida. The median household income is $84,821, median rent runs about $1,167 per month, and median home values are around $338,900. Unemployment is low at 4.3%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Pasadena Hills at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Foreign-Born
15.8%
Broadband Internet
92.6%
of households
Median household income
Demographics15.8% foreign-born, most often from Jamaica
Who lives in Pasadena Hills: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Pasadena Hills, the largest foreign-born group is from Jamaica (15.1%), and 15.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.7%
of residents
65 and Older
19.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
24.7%
of households
Married Couples
62.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.69
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 30% below FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Pasadena Hills
In Pasadena Hills, rent runs 30% below the FL average, and home values are 6% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
30.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
9.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,619
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
87.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2003
median year built
Vacant Homes
14.5%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above FL average
Unemployment in Pasadena Hills and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Pasco County, which includes Pasadena Hills, is 0.4 percentage points higher than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Pasadena Hills: Pasco County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Pasco County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Pasadena Hills is about 2% of Pasco County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Pasadena Hills Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area
Commute35.2 min avg
How Pasadena Hills residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Pasadena Hills, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 41% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 24 mi
Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL)
Regional airport · few flights91k passengers boarded in 2025
- 28 mi
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Major hub12.1M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 34% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Pasco County Sheriff's Office, which covers Pasadena Hills, runs 34% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
218.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
651.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Pasco County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 5 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Pasco County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Pasco County, which includes Pasadena Hills, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 5 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | Funnel Cloud | $90,000 |
| 2024 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
| 2023 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2,000 |
| 2022 | 9 | Hail | $95,000 |
| 2021 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $22,000 |
| 2020 | 5 | Hail | $11,000 |
| 2019 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $175,000 |
| 2018 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.0M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Pasco County, county-wide
Pasadena Hills is about 2% of Pasco County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality37 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Pasco County, which includes Pasadena Hills, is typically good — 338 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
37
Good Days
338
per year
Moderate Days
26
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Pasco County, county-wide
Pasadena Hills is about 2% of Pasco County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate90°F summers, 51°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Pasadena Hills has warm summers (avg high 90°F) and warm winters (avg low 51°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
83°/60°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
83°/64°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
72°/51°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
53.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
114
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
3
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
118
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°F | 49°F | 3.06" |
| Feb | 73°F | 52°F | 2.38" |
| Mar | 78°F | 55°F | 3.18" |
| Apr | 83°F | 60°F | 3.06" |
| May | 88°F | 66°F | 2.98" |
| Jun | 89°F | 71°F | 8.34" |
| Jul | 90°F | 73°F | 8.10" |
| Aug | 90°F | 73°F | 8.28" |
| Sep | 88°F | 71°F | 6.63" |
| Oct | 83°F | 65°F | 3.06" |
| Nov | 77°F | 57°F | 1.86" |
| Dec | 72°F | 52°F | 2.53" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Pasadena Hills
Pasadena Hills has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
9.7%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Adventhealth Zephyrhills
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Adventhealth Dade City
Acute Care Hospitals · 4.7 mi away · Dade City
North Tampa Behavioral Health
Psychiatric · 8.3 mi away · Wesley Chapel
Baycare Hospital Wesley Chapel
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.4 mi away · Wesley Chapel
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Pasadena Hills
Pasadena Hills's student/teacher ratio is 17.3:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 32.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
32.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: De Soto National Memorial, 58 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Pasadena Hills
Pasadena Hills has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being De Soto National Memorial (58 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
De Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
58 mi awayCanaveral National Seashore
National Seashore
96 mi awayCities Near Pasadena Hills
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Pasadena Hills?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Pasadena Hills FAQ
Is Pasadena Hills, Florida affordable?⌄
Pasadena Hills's median rent is $1,167/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $84,821/year. Median home value is $338,900.
Is Pasadena Hills, Florida safe?⌄
Pasadena Hills is policed by the Pasco County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 219 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 652 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Pasadena Hills, Florida?⌄
Pasco County, which includes Pasadena Hills, has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Pasadena Hills, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Pasadena Hills is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,167/month and median household income is $84,821/year. The median home value is $338,900. About 31% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Pasadena Hills, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Pasadena Hills is 35 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from