At a Glance
Median Income
$119,393
$52,442 per capita
Home Value
$406,900
Zillow: $456,123
Median Rent
$2,247/mo
33.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.1%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
12.1% smoking rate
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?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pasadena residents earn a median household income of $119,393 , which is 59% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,442. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,856 business establishments, including 1,502 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pasadena is $406,900 , 44% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $456,123. Median rent is $2,247/month, with 33.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Education
35.1% of adults in Pasadena hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% above the national average).
93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pasadena has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population32,717
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density2,191/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born6.3%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$119,393
Per Capita$52,442
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$65,579M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593
Housing
A+
Home Value$406,900
Rent$2,247
Ownership80.1%
Zillow$456,123
Housing Units12,324
Rent Burden33.9%
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death15,998/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation98 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.1%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+11.9%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 12% / D 85%
Commute31 min
Broadband96.3%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Pasadena was built in 1994.
19.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 1,502 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.