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Pasadena, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Pasadena is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 3,524. Residents earn $83,000 per year, which is 10% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
3,524 Population 186/sq mi density
$83,000 Median Income $49,640 per capita
$276,000 Home Value
$900 Median Rent 15.1% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature 257 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$83,000 median income, 14.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$276,000 home value, $900/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $83,000
10% higher than US avg
Home Value $276,000
2% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.4%
57% lower than US avg
Median Rent $900
23% lower than US avg
Unemployment 14.9%
314% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.1%
19% lower than US avg

How Pasadena Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,524
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density186/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B
Median Income$83,000
Per Capita$49,640
Unemployment14.9%
Poverty10.1%
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$276,000
Rent$900
Ownership81.9%
Housing Units1,495
Rent Burden15.1%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain43.4 in/yr
Sunny Days257/yr
Elevation98 ft (30 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+26.4%
Graduate+4.5%

Community

Commute24 min

Is Pasadena a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pasadena receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Pasadena offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pasadena is $83,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 14.9%, unemployment is notably high. 10.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pasadena is $276,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

14.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Pasadena has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. With 257 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches, including 20.4 inches of snow.

Pasadena has a population of 3,524 with a density of 186 people per square mile, spread across 19.0 square miles. The median age is 49.2 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.3% female and 48.9% male. The city is predominantly White (99%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 99% of residents.

Population

3,524
Total Population
2021 Census
186
People / sq mi
49.2yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
19.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Pasadena vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 99.0%
26% above US avg
Spanish 0.3%
98% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Pasadena vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pasadena is $83,000, which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,640 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $955, 33% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 14.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 109 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes. 9.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Pasadena vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$83,000
10% above US avg
Per Capita Income$49,640
Avg Weekly Wage$955

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.9%
314% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.1%
19% below US avg
Establishments (County)109

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.2 min
Drive Alone83.6%
Public Transit1.2%
Work from Home9.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Pasadena is $276,000, 2% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $900 (23% below the national average of $1,163). 81.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,495 total housing units in the city. 15.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$276,000
2% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$900
23% below US avg
Rent Burden15.1%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership81.9%
Owner-Occupied81.9%
Renter-Occupied18.1%
Housing Units1,495

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Pasadena receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Pasadena vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Pasadena has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 20.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average38.2°F
29% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area19.0 sq mi (49.2 km²)
Population Density186/sq mi
Coordinates49.0167°N, 57.5984°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 20.4"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.41"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.64"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Larry (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Larry Category 1 293 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 174 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 4.0 in
February 16°F (-9°C) 3.0 in Coldest
March 24°F (-5°C) 2.6 in Driest
April 34°F (1°C) 2.6 in
May 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in
June 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
July 60°F (15°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 4.4 in Wettest
September 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in
October 43°F (6°C) 4.4 in
November 34°F (1°C) 4.0 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 4.1 in

Pasadena has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 16°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.4") and March the driest (2.6").

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14.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 57% below the national average of 33.7%. 26.4% have completed high school. 4.5% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 83.6% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.4%
57% below US avg
High School+26.4%
Graduate Degree+4.5%
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density186/sq mi
Total Area19.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.2 min
Drive Alone83.6%
Public Transit1.2%
Work from Home9.0%

Radio Stations near Pasadena

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CBC Radio One - Corner Brook, NL (MP3 Stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Pasadena

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Newfoundland Insectarium

Libraries in Pasadena

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gen Hansen Library0.0

Gas Stations in Pasadena

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Irving

Golf Courses in Pasadena

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pitch and Putt

Ski Resorts Near Pasadena

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Marble Mountain 0.0 $0

Airports Near Pasadena

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Deer Lake AirportYDFMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pasadena

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Humber Valley United Church
St. David of Wales Anglican Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pasadena

What is the population of Pasadena?

Pasadena has a population of 3,524 residents and is located in Newfoundland and Labrador. The population density is 186 people per square mile, spread across 19.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.3% female and 48.9% male.

Is Pasadena expensive to live in?

The median household income is $83,000, 10% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $276,000 (2% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $900 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Pasadena safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Pasadena receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Pasadena?

Pasadena has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.4 inches, with 20.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Pasadena?

The job market in Pasadena faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $955. There are 109 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 24 minutes, and 9.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Pasadena?

The median home value in Pasadena is $276,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $900. The homeownership rate is 81.9%.

How are the schools in Pasadena?

14.4% of adults in Pasadena hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.4% have completed high school. 4.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Pasadena?

The average commute in Pasadena is 24 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 83.6% of workers drive alone to work, 1.2% use public transit, and 9.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Pasadena?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Pasadena is 99% White. 99% of residents speak only English at home.

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