East Pasadena, CA

Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
5,592 Population 4,236/sq mi density
$105,714 Median Income $55,047 per capita
$1,002,700 Home Value $2,777,884 Zillow
$2,038 Median Rent 36.2% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$105,714 median income, 2.2% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.3 / 5.0
$1,002,700 home value, $2,038/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
53.2% bachelor's degree or higher

East Pasadena, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$105,714
41% above
$55,047 per capita
Home Value
$1,002,700
256% above
Zillow: $2,777,884
Median Rent
$2,038/mo
75% above
36.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
53.2%
58% above
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.8%
35% below
7.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How East Pasadena Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows East Pasadena's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
141%
Home Value
356%
Rent
175%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
158%
Unemployment
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is East Pasadena a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

East Pasadena residents earn a median household income of $105,714 , which is 41% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,047. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in East Pasadena is $1,002,700 , 256% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,777,884. Median rent is $2,038/month, with 36.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.

Education

53.2% of adults in East Pasadena hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% above the national average). 87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

East Pasadena has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.

Data Overview

People

Population5,592
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density4,236/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born38.5%
Veterans2.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$105,714
Per Capita$55,047
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607

Housing

F
Home Value$1,002,700
Rent$2,038
Ownership72.6%
Zillow$2,777,884
Housing Units2,282
Rent Burden36.2%

Health

Obesity20.8%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking7.9%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death6,746/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain15.7 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation616 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+53.2%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+21.1%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute27 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries258

Did You Know?

The median home in East Pasadena was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
38.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.