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phillymama2024

Just moved to Pasadena, any tips?

Hey folks, Born and raised here. Homes are going for about $1,045,000 on average. With a population of 136K, Pasadena is a mid-size city. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Is this normal for Pasadena?

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Alice Hughes

Best kept secrets of Pasadena, CA

Hello, Born and raised here. Average temperature is around 62°F, so the weather is moderate. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Scarlett R.

What to expect moving to Pasadena?

I'm single, late 20s, and Average temperature is around 62°F, so the weather is moderate. Rent is about $2,218/month for a decent place. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Thoughts? Thanks in advance!

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Xavier Jackson

What's it really like living in Pasadena?

Hello, Just moved here 9 months ago and Average temperature is around 62°F, so the weather is moderate. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Has anyone dealt with this? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffi...

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Leo H.

Starting a business in Pasadena?

Median household income is $103,778, which feels pretty solid for the area. The median home value here is around $1,045,000, which is pretty steep. Poverty rate is 7.9%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $1,045,000 on average. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The city has inves...

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Roman Edwards

Best industries in Pasadena right now

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Military spouse here. You can expect to pay around $2,218 for rent here. Household incomes average around $103,778 in Pasadena. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks and outdoor areas are a...

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Weston Long

Rent in Pasadena getting crazy

Median household income is $103,778, which feels pretty solid for the area. The median home value here is around $1,045,000, which is pretty steep. The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. ...

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Thomas

Living in Pasadena — the reality

Curious what people think. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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ezekiel_heart

Co-working spaces in Pasadena?

Hey, I'm retired and With a population of 136K, Pasadena is a mid-size city. Poverty rate is 7.9%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. What would you do? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Bennett Parker

Co-working spaces in Pasadena?

I'm a 39-year-old police officer and Median household income is $103,778, which feels pretty solid for the area. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Worth the trade-offs? Thanks for reading.

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Christopher C.

First time home buyer in Pasadena

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a teacher here and Homes are going for about $1,045,000 on average. Median household income is $103,778, which feels pretty solid for the area. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Worth the trade-offs?

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phillymama2024

Is Pasadena getting better or worse?

I'm a college student here and Poverty rate is 7.9%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What neighborhoods would you suggest? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The weather takes some getting used to. Night li...

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Nathan Gutierrez

Best kept secrets of Pasadena, CA

Alright, We're a young couple and Homes are going for about $1,045,000 on average. With a population of 136K, Pasadena is a mid-size city. Poverty rate is 7.9%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider — Pasadena sits at 432.0 per 100K. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting....

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Isabella W.

Best neighborhoods to rent in Pasadena?

I'm single, late 20s, and Household incomes average around $103,778 in Pasadena. Homes are going for about $1,045,000 on average. Average temperature is around 62°F, so the weather is moderate. Median household income is $103,778, which feels pretty solid for the area. The city has invested a lot in...

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Robert P.

Is Pasadena walkable?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm originally from Tucson and It's a a mid-size city city with about 136K people. With a population of 136K, Pasadena is a mid-size city. Crime rate is something to consider — Pasadena sits at 432.0 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit ne...

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Weston Long

Cheapest neighborhoods in Pasadena?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Been living here since 2016. With a population of 136K, Pasadena is a mid-size city. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Let me know your thoughts. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks...

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Emily R.

Best kept secrets of Pasadena, CA

We have two kids and The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $1,045,000 on average. Crime rate is something to consider — Pasadena sits at 432.0 per 100K. The weather takes some getting used to. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Am I overthinking this...

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Valentina Smith

Working remotely from Pasadena

OK so The median home value here is around $1,045,000, which is pretty steep. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Thoughts? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The suburbs are where most families end up. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Pu...

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Emmett W.

Best hidden gems in Pasadena

Hey everyone, My family moved here when I was a kid. The median home value here is around $1,045,000, which is pretty steep. Poverty rate is 7.9%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $103,778, which feels pretty solid for the area. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. People h...

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seattle_aria

Commute times in Pasadena — how bad?

Hey folks, I'm a remote worker and It's a a mid-size city city with about 136K people. Household incomes average around $103,778 in Pasadena. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Cost of li...

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Alice Hughes

Dog-friendly places in Pasadena?

Hey, We're a young couple and Poverty rate is 7.9%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $2,218 for rent here. Household incomes average around $103,778 in Pasadena. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely risi...

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Scarlett R.

Remote worker thinking about Pasadena

Curious what people think. Average temperature is around 62°F, so the weather is moderate. Poverty rate is 7.9%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $1,045,000, which is pretty steep. You can expect to pay around $2,218 for rent here. The school system varies a lot by neighborh...

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Nathan Gutierrez

Grocery stores in Pasadena — recommendations?

Hello, We're a young couple and It's a a mid-size city city with about 136K people. With a population of 136K, Pasadena is a mid-size city. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Is this norma...

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Nathan C.

Just moved to Pasadena, any tips?

Curious what people think. I'm retired and The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low.

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Harper Martinez

Is Pasadena good for remote workers?

OK so I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Homes are going for about $1,045,000 on average. Poverty rate is 7.9%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $103,778 in Pasadena. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The parks and ...

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Nathan Gutierrez

Relocating to Pasadena, CA — pros and cons?

Longtime lurker here, Homes are going for about $1,045,000 on average. It's a a mid-size city city with about 136K people. Median household income is $103,778, which feels pretty solid for the area. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where t...

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levi_kid

Moving from Austin to Pasadena next month

Longtime lurker here, I grew up here but left for a while. Median household income is $103,778, which feels pretty solid for the area. With a population of 136K, Pasadena is a mid-size city. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new development. Cost of living i...

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