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Data from U.S. Census Bureau · 2026 · Methodology
CitySpend

Pasadena, TX

Population: 150,620 (2022) · Mid-Size Cities (100K–250K)

A
85/100

Excellent fiscal health — strong reserves, low debt, well-funded pensions

Total Spending
$1.4B
Per Capita
$8,970
Total Revenue
$2.3B
Total Debt
$50.8M

Spending Breakdown

Housing & Community Development
35.5%$479.4M
Other
19.3%$260.5M
Utilities
17.4%$235.6M
Hospitals
9.6%$129.3M
Parks & Recreation
9.1%$123.3M
Fire Protection
3.2%$43.7M
Public Welfare
3.1%$41.4M
Health
2.8%$37.8M

Spending data sourced from the Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Per-capita comparisons use the Lincoln Institute's Fiscally Standardized Cities methodology for fair cross-city benchmarking.

Revenue Sources

Sales Tax
0.8%$18.9M
Income Tax
4.2%$98.8M
Intergovernmental
30.4%$708.8M
Charges & Fees
14.9%$348.1M
Other
7.6%$176.7M

Per Capita Spending by Department

Fire Protection$290/person
Parks & Recreation$819/person
Health$251/person

Score Breakdown

Budget Balance & Reserves (25%)79/100
Debt Burden (20%)100/100
Pension Funding (20%)76/100
Spending Efficiency (15%)100/100
Revenue Diversity (10%)100/100
Trend Direction (10%)50/100

Debt Overview

Total Debt$50.8M
Long-Term Debt$157.7M
Debt Per Capita$337
Cash & Securities$23.8M

Compare Cities

See how Pasadena stacks up against another city.

vs Houston, TXvs San Antonio, TXvs Dallas, TX
Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances (2023). Population from American Community Survey.

Other Cities in Texas

Houston, TX

Pop. 2.3M

A
Total Spending
$33.1B
Per Capita
$14,400

San Antonio, TX

Pop. 1.4M

B
Total Spending
$24.5B
Per Capita
$16,943

Dallas, TX

Pop. 1.3M

C
Total Spending
$45.3B
Per Capita
$34,849

Austin, TX

Pop. 958K

B
Total Spending
$20.9B
Per Capita
$21,772

Compare Pasadena With

Houston, TX

Spending: $14,400/person · Grade: A

San Antonio, TX

Spending: $16,943/person · Grade: B

Dallas, TX

Spending: $34,849/person · Grade: C

Austin, TX

Spending: $21,772/person · Grade: B

Frequently Asked Questions

Pasadena, TX spends $8,970 per resident, based on total expenditures of $1.4B for a population of 150,620. The city has a Fiscal Health Score of A (85/100).

Pasadena, TX has total expenditures of $1.4B and total revenue of $2.3B. The city carries $50.8M in total debt, based on Census Bureau data from 2023.

Pasadena, TX employs 0 government workers, of which 0 are full-time. The average government salary is $0, with 0.0 employees per 10,000 residents.

Pasadena, TX has a Fiscal Health Score of A (85/100). This score evaluates budget balance, debt burden, pension funding, spending efficiency, revenue diversity, and 3-year fiscal trajectory compared to peer cities of similar population.

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