At a Glance
Median Income
$51,369
$48,948 per capita
Home Value
$319,600
Zillow: $292,966
Median Rent
$1,510/mo
49.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
133/100K
1,291/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.8%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
13.0% 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 $51,369 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,948. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 41,518 business establishments, including 2,553 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Pasadena is $319,600 , 13% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $292,966. Median rent is $1,510/month, with 49.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
South Pasadena reports 133 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,291/100K.
Education
34.8% of adults in South Pasadena hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% above the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Pasadena has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,324
Median Age68.4 yrs
Density8,728/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born14.6%
Veterans17.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,369
Per Capita$48,948
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$78,131M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,298
Housing
B
Home Value$319,600
Rent$1,510
Ownership55.2%
Zillow$292,966
Housing Units4,663
Rent Burden49.5%
Crime
F
Violent133/100K
Property1,291/100K
Health
Obesity31.4%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,370/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Rain46.6 in/yr
Elevation6 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.8%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+11.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute23 min
Broadband76.3%
Internet Speed270 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries27
Did You Know?
South Pasadena was founded in 1955.
The median home in South Pasadena was built in 1979.
21.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is St Pete-Clearwater International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
29.7% of the population has a disability.
14.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 270 Mbps.
There are 2,553 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 116 fatal vehicle crashes.