Living in Pasadena, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pasadena · Census data 2020–2024
Pasadena has 136,969 residents with a median age of 40.1. The median household income is $105,192 (6% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,093,300, the median rent is $2,265/month.
Pasadena at a glance
- Population
- 136,969
- Median age
- 40.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $105,192State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,093,300State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,265/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 42.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56.1%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Pasadena a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the California median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%.
Cons: Home values 49% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 13.3%.
The weather is best in April to June and November.
Cost of living in Pasadena
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pasadena the median home value is $1,093,300, 229% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,265 per month, which is 31.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,627 a month in housing costs.
Pasadena median household income
The median household income in Pasadena is $105,192 and the income per person is $65,304. 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Pasadena: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 63,203
- Owner-occupied
- 42.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 57.5%
- Vacant
- 9.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.30
Pasadena demographics
- Population
- 136,969
- Median age
- 40.1
- Under 18
- 16.7%
- 65 and older
- 17.4%
- Households
- 57,425
- Foreign-born
- 28.2%
- Veterans
- 3.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pasadena ›
Education in Pasadena
56.1% of adults 25 and older in Pasadena have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 26.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pasadena
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 27.6%
- Drive alone
- 55.5%
- Public transit
- 3.8%
- Walk to work
- 4.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
Pasadena vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pasadena | 136,969 | $105,192 | $1,093,300 | $2,265 |
| Altadena | 41,705 | $128,720 | $1,120,000 | $2,355 |
| San Pasqual | 1,918 | $123,317 | $1,301,000 | $2,180 |
| San Marino | 12,216 | $214,167 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| South Pasadena | 26,068 | $127,175 | $1,640,000 | $2,284 |
| East Pasadena | 5,479 | $109,136 | $1,069,200 | $2,229 |
| East San Gabriel | 23,410 | $108,677 | $962,200 | $1,976 |
| La Cañada Flintridge | 19,935 | $241,875 | $2,000,001 | $2,873 |
| Sierra Madre | 10,940 | $143,547 | $1,226,800 | $2,198 |
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What is the median household income in Pasadena, CA?
The median household income in Pasadena is $105,192, 6% 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 Pasadena?
The median home value in Pasadena is $1,093,300, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Pasadena?
The median gross rent in Pasadena is $2,265 per month, about 31.5% of household income.
Is Pasadena, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the California median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%. Minuses: home values 49% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 13.3%.
What is the median age in Pasadena?
The median age in Pasadena is 40.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Pasadena?
The average commute to work in Pasadena is 27 minutes; 27.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pasadena?
The unemployment rate in Pasadena is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pasadena?
56.1% of adults in 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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