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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Stella Cruz

Best kept secrets of South Pasadena, CA

You can expect to pay around $2,218 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 26,297 people. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Thanks for reading. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's a very car-depend...

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Jonathan W.

What to expect moving to South Pasadena?

Curious what people think. I work in healthcare and Crime rate is something to consider -South Pasadena sits at 113.2 per 100K. With a population of 26,297, South Pasadena is a smaller city. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Thanks for reading.

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Ellie Long

Healthcare options in South Pasadena?

First post here. I've been here for 15 years and You can expect to pay around $2,218 for rent here. Homes are going for about $1,545,100 on average. Rent is about $2,218/month for a decent place. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transi...

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Landon

Best restaurants in South Pasadena?

Household incomes average around $128,105 in South Pasadena. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Let me know your thoughts. The suburbs ar...

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Allison Brooks

Honest thoughts on life in South Pasadena

Hey folks, Military spouse here. Crime rate is something to consider -South Pasadena sits at 113.2 per 100K. Homes are going for about $1,545,100 on average. You can expect to pay around $2,218 for rent here. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge...

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Landon

How much do you pay for rent in South Pasadena?

Random thought, Been living here since 2006. Household incomes average around $128,105 in South Pasadena. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a real sense of community in cert...

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Emilia Hernandez

Is South Pasadena getting better or worse?

Hey everyone, I'm originally from Pittsburgh and Household incomes average around $128,105 in South Pasadena. Poverty rate is 4.1%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Has anyone dealt with this?

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James Lopez

Top 5 things I love about South Pasadena

Hello, The median home value here is around $1,545,100, which is pretty steep. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Public transit needs a lot...

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portland_katherine

How are the schools in South Pasadena?

I'm a remote worker and Median household income is $128,105, which feels pretty solid for the area. With a population of 26,297, South Pasadena is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $1,545,100, which is pretty steep. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has impr...

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Brooklyn Jimenez

Best restaurants in South Pasadena?

Hello, Is this normal for South Pasadena? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Katherine Brooks

What South Pasadena does better than anywhere else

Random thought, Crime rate is something to consider -South Pasadena sits at 113.2 per 100K. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What are your go-to spots? Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Ellie Long

Moving to South Pasadena for work -advice?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a teacher here and Rent is about $2,218/month for a decent place. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Should I be concerned? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Jaxon Rogers

Rent in South Pasadena getting crazy

First post here. I'm retired and Poverty rate is 4.1%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 66--F, so the weather is moderate. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The suburbs are where most families end up. Anyone in ...

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Landon

How is South Pasadena for outdoor activities?

Hey, I'm a teacher here and Average temperature is around 66--F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $2,218 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 26,297 people. Homes are going for about $1,545,100 on average. Poverty rate is 4.1%, which is pretty low. People here...

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minneapolis_wesley

South Pasadena is underrated, change my mind

Hey folks, I grew up here but left for a while. Rent is about $2,218/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $2,218 for rent here. The median home value here is around $1,545,100, which is pretty steep. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and outdoor areas are a ...

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Lucas M.

Things South Pasadena needs to improve

Hi all, Born and raised here. Homes are going for about $1,545,100 on average. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $2,218 for rent here. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Thoughts? It's a very ...

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Thomas R.

Best neighborhoods to rent in South Pasadena?

Alright, Median household income is $128,105, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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