At a Glance
Median Income
$128,105
$76,583 per capita
Home Value
$1,545,100
Zillow: $1,693,233
Median Rent
$2,218/mo
26.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
210/100K
2,533/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
72.7%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
18.8%
6.0% smoking rate
How South Pasadena Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Pasadena's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Pasadena a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South Pasadena residents earn a median household income of $128,105 , which is 70% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $76,583. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Pasadena is $1,545,100 , 448% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,693,233. Median rent is $2,218/month, with 26.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Safety & Crime
South Pasadena reports 210 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,533/100K. The murder rate is 4.0/100K.
Education
72.7% of adults in South Pasadena hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(116% above the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Pasadena has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.
Data Overview
People
Population26,297
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density7,712/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born24.0%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$128,105
Per Capita$76,583
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
F
Home Value$1,545,100
Rent$2,218
Ownership44.0%
Zillow$1,693,233
Housing Units10,968
Rent Burden26.2%
Crime
F
Violent210/100K
Property2,533/100K
Murder4.0/100K
Assault111/100K
Burglary333/100K
Health
Obesity18.8%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking6.0%
Heart Disease3.3%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain14.2 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation628 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+72.7%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+36.5%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute30 min
Broadband96.7%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries258
Did You Know?
South Pasadena was founded in 1888.
The median home in South Pasadena was built in 1952.
26.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
7.1% of the population has a disability.
24.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.