Samuel P. living Apr 7, 2026

My family moved here when I was a kid. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, which is about average. With a population of 149K, Pasadena is a mid-size city. The median home value here is around $193,600, which is actually reasonable. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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