Living in East Pasadena, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Pasadena · Census data 2020–2024
East Pasadena has 5,479 residents with a median age of 45. The median household income is $109,136 (10% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,069,200, the median rent is $2,229/month.
East Pasadena at a glance
- Population
- 5,479
- Median age
- 45State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $109,136State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,069,200State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,229/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 72.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56.8%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is East Pasadena a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the California median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 9.3%.
Cons: Home values 46% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April to June and November.
Cost of living in East Pasadena
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Pasadena the median home value is $1,069,200, 221% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,229 per month, which is 46.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,431 a month in housing costs.
East Pasadena median household income
The median household income in East Pasadena is $109,136 and the income per person is $56,931. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in East Pasadena: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,330
- Owner-occupied
- 72.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.6%
- Vacant
- 10.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1950
- Average household size
- 2.60
East Pasadena demographics
- Population
- 5,479
- Median age
- 45
- Under 18
- 18.2%
- 65 and older
- 22.9%
- Households
- 2,092
- Foreign-born
- 34.5%
- Veterans
- 2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Pasadena ›
Education in East Pasadena
56.8% of adults 25 and older in East Pasadena have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 25.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Pasadena
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 14.1%
- Drive alone
- 65.7%
- Public transit
- 3.1%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.8%
East Pasadena vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Pasadena | 5,479 | $109,136 | $1,069,200 | $2,229 |
| East San Gabriel | 23,410 | $108,677 | $962,200 | $1,976 |
| San Pasqual | 1,918 | $123,317 | $1,301,000 | $2,180 |
| San Marino | 12,216 | $214,167 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Arcadia | 55,170 | $113,516 | $1,441,800 | $2,191 |
| Temple City | 35,430 | $104,425 | $961,800 | $2,135 |
| Sierra Madre | 10,940 | $143,547 | $1,226,800 | $2,198 |
| San Gabriel | 38,392 | $90,488 | $945,700 | $1,915 |
| Pasadena | 136,969 | $105,192 | $1,093,300 | $2,265 |
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What is the median household income in East Pasadena, CA?
The median household income in East Pasadena is $109,136, 10% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in East Pasadena?
The median home value in East Pasadena is $1,069,200, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in East Pasadena?
The median gross rent in East Pasadena is $2,229 per month, about 46.1% of household income.
Is East Pasadena, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the California median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 9.3%. Minuses: home values 46% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in East Pasadena?
The median age in East Pasadena is 45 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in East Pasadena?
The average commute to work in East Pasadena is 26 minutes; 14.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Pasadena?
The unemployment rate in East Pasadena is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Pasadena?
56.8% of adults in East Pasadena have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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