California · Metropolitan Area
East Pasadena is a small city in California with a population of 5,592. Residents earn $105,714 per year, which is 41% above the national average.
Based on current data, East Pasadena receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. East Pasadena offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in East Pasadena is $105,714, which is significantly higher than the national average — 41% above $75,149. This places East Pasadena among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in East Pasadena is $1,002,700, making it a premium housing market at 256% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,038 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 9.5x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
East Pasadena is a highly educated community — 53.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 87.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
East Pasadena enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 39.7% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 60.3% |
| 350% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $105,714 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $55,047 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,607 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $97,528 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.4% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 572,385 |
| County GDP | $1,002,965M |
| Restaurants | 24,882 |
| Healthcare | 37,635 |
| Retail | 29,130 |
| Manufacturing | 10,448 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,469 |
| 199% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.04% |
| Commute Time | 26.6 min |
| Work from Home | 12.8% |
| Census Median | $1,002,700 |
| 256% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $2,443,000 |
| Median List Price | $2,443,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $708 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 109.3% |
| Price Drops | 7.7% |
| Inventory | 13 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,038 |
| 75% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,469 |
| 199% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.04% |
| Obesity | 20.8% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 3.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.6% |
| Asthma | 8.0% |
| COPD | 3.1% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.8% |
| Depression | 17.0% |
| Mental Distress | 13.9% |
| Physical Distress | 10.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.5% |
| Premature Death | 6,746/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 37,635 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 817 |
| FEMA Disasters | 1,001 |
| Annual Average | 66.0°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 15.7 inches |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 616 ft (188 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,236/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1368°N, 118.0775°W |
| County FIPS | 06037 |
Winner: Democrat by 32.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 53.2% |
| 58% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.9% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 4,236/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 258 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 37,635 |
| Restaurants | 24,882 |
| Retail Stores | 29,130 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 817 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 1,001 |
| Avg Commute | 26.6 min |
| Work from Home | 12.8% |