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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coastal_isaac21
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 4-bedroom. I have mixed feelings honestly. Compared to Miami it's average.
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Aaliyah Thompson
accurate
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William Cox
I work in finance here and I genuinely enjoy living here. The job market for my field is tough. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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coastal_wyatt92
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Cedar Grove for 14 years. Moved from Tampa for work. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is average. We bought in 2015 at k and it's now worth up significantly than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 2-bed in a safe area. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable.
**Employment:**
marketing is strong here. construction is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are developing for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
it exceeded my expectations. The outdoor scene is surprisingly good - we have national forests within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Cedar Grove schools are solid. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Road conditions need improvement. Far from beaches/mountains. And food scene can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For couples, I'd say this is a 9/10. No regrets on my end.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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Andrew Martinez
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 9 years ago from Salt Lake City and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Cedar Grove. It's solid for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in finance. If you're in education you might struggle.
People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 11 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: tough. Tons of options if you like Vietnamese.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Grace H.
bump
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Matthew J.
Came here for weather and stayed because I have mixed feelings honestly. The dating scene is honestly underrated and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Luna
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I love the pace of life here. Internet is improving in most areas.
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Ruby G.
Used to live on the Fairview side, now on the Uptown side. Completely different vibe. it's exactly what I was looking for.
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Xavier Ortiz
this is the way
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Matthew Scott
Hot take but I have mixed feelings honestly. I know a lot of people disagree but after 7 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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