Ezekiel Kelly living Aug 30, 2025

Life in Pasadena as a young professional

Crime rate is something to consider — Pasadena sits at 545.9 per 100K. Household incomes average around $64,270 in Pasadena. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. The suburbs are where most families end up. Should I be concerned?

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Sebastian P. Sep 26, 2025

Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem average.

I've been here 11 years and it's exactly what I was looking for. The thing nobody mentions is school system. It's established and it affects daily life more than you'd think.

That said, the public transit is legit. And if you're into camping, this place is excellent.

Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The South side vs the Pine Hills side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.

Would recommend to anyone considering it..

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