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
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,495
Rent Burden15.1%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation98 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+26.4%
Graduate+4.5%
Is Pasadena a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Pasadena receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. 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.
Education
14.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.4% have completed high school.
Pasadena has a population of 3,524 with a density of 186 people per square mile. The median age is 49.2 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99%).
Population
3,524
Total Population
2021 Census
49.2yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 99.0% |
| 26% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.3% |
| 98% below US avg |
The median household income in Pasadena is $83,000, which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $83,000 |
| 10% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $49,640 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 14.9% |
| 314% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 10.1% |
| 19% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 24.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.6% |
| Public Transit | 1.2% |
| Work from Home | 9.0% |
The median home value in Pasadena is $276,000, 2% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $900 (23% below US avg).
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 Burden | 15.1% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 81.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 18.1% |
| Housing Units | 1,495 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Pasadena vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Pasadena vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 19.0 sq mi (49.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 186/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.0167°N, 57.5984°W |
| Timezone | America/St_Johns |