At a Glance
Median Income
$103,778
$63,513 per capita
Home Value
$1,045,000
Zillow: $1,185,825
Median Rent
$2,218/mo
30.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
432/100K
2,020/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.0%
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.2%
9.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
329 sunny days/yr
How Pasadena Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pasadena's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pasadena a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pasadena residents earn a median household income of $103,778 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $63,513. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% 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 Pasadena is $1,045,000 , 271% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,185,825. Median rent is $2,218/month, with 30.4% 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 1960.
Safety & Crime
Pasadena reports 432 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 14% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,020/100K. The murder rate is 2.8/100K.
Education
56.0% of adults in Pasadena hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% above the national average).
90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pasadena has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 329 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population136,462
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density5,943/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$103,778
Per Capita$63,513
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
F
Home Value$1,045,000
Rent$2,218
Ownership42.1%
Zillow$1,185,825
Housing Units61,956
Rent Burden30.4%
Crime
F
Violent432/100K
Property2,020/100K
Murder2.8/100K
Assault293/100K
Burglary402/100K
Health
Obesity24.2%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days329/yr
Rain44.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation925 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+56.0%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+25.7%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute27 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations103
Libraries258
Did You Know?
Pasadena was founded in 1886.
The median home in Pasadena was built in 1960.
23.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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