Living in South Pasadena, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Pasadena · Census data 2020–2024
South Pasadena has 26,068 residents with a median age of 40.5. The median household income is $127,175 (28% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,640,000, the median rent is $2,284/month.
South Pasadena at a glance
- Population
- 26,068
- Median age
- 40.5State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $127,175State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,640,000State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,284/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 44%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 73.5%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is South Pasadena a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 28% higher than the California median; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 4.9%.
Cons: Home values 123% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in April to June and November.
Cost of living in South Pasadena
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Pasadena the median home value is $1,640,000, 393% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,284 per month, which is 28.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
South Pasadena median household income
The median household income in South Pasadena is $127,175 and the income per person is $76,757. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in South Pasadena: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,817
- Owner-occupied
- 44%
- Renter-occupied
- 56%
- Vacant
- 5.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.54
South Pasadena demographics
- Population
- 26,068
- Median age
- 40.5
- Under 18
- 24.3%
- 65 and older
- 13.3%
- Households
- 10,220
- Foreign-born
- 25.5%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Pasadena ›
Education in South Pasadena
73.5% of adults 25 and older in South Pasadena have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 34.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Pasadena
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 29.9%
- Drive alone
- 58.9%
- Public transit
- 3.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.7%
South Pasadena vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Pasadena | 26,068 | $127,175 | $1,640,000 | $2,284 |
| Alhambra | 81,022 | $88,024 | $857,800 | $1,939 |
| San Marino | 12,216 | $214,167 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| San Gabriel | 38,392 | $90,488 | $945,700 | $1,915 |
| Pasadena | 136,969 | $105,192 | $1,093,300 | $2,265 |
| San Pasqual | 1,918 | $123,317 | $1,301,000 | $2,180 |
| Monterey Park | 59,132 | $81,855 | $863,000 | $1,888 |
| East San Gabriel | 23,410 | $108,677 | $962,200 | $1,976 |
| East Pasadena | 5,479 | $109,136 | $1,069,200 | $2,229 |
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What is the median household income in South Pasadena, CA?
The median household income in South Pasadena is $127,175, 28% 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 South Pasadena?
The median home value in South Pasadena is $1,640,000, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in South Pasadena?
The median gross rent in South Pasadena is $2,284 per month, about 28.1% of household income.
Is South Pasadena, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 28% higher than the California median; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 4.9%. Minuses: home values 123% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in South Pasadena?
The median age in South Pasadena is 40.5 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in South Pasadena?
The average commute to work in South Pasadena is 30 minutes; 29.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Pasadena?
The unemployment rate in South Pasadena is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Pasadena?
73.5% of adults in South 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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