Living in South Pasadena, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Pasadena · Census data 2020–2024
South Pasadena has 5,320 residents with a median age of 70. The median household income is $53,075 (29% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $350,200, the median rent is $1,792/month.
South Pasadena at a glance
- Population
- 5,320
- Median age
- 70State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $53,075State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $350,200State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,792/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 55.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.9%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is South Pasadena a good place to live?
Pros: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 9.8%.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Florida median.
The weather is best in February to April 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 $350,200, 5% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,792 per month, which is 47.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,003 a month in housing costs.
South Pasadena median household income
The median household income in South Pasadena is $53,075 and the income per person is $50,170. 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in South Pasadena: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,998
- Owner-occupied
- 55.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.2%
- Vacant
- 32.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 1.50
32.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that South Pasadena has many vacation and second homes.
South Pasadena demographics
- Population
- 5,320
- Median age
- 70
- Under 18
- 2.1%
- 65 and older
- 66.1%
- Households
- 3,363
- Foreign-born
- 14.4%
- Veterans
- 18.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Pasadena ›
Education in South Pasadena
35.9% of adults 25 and older in South Pasadena have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 17.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Pasadena
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 30.9%
- Drive alone
- 57.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.8%
South Pasadena vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Pasadena | 5,320 | $53,075 | $350,200 | $1,792 |
| Bear Creek | 2,179 | $66,923 | $373,100 | $1,788 |
| Gulfport | 11,734 | $71,203 | $366,200 | $1,555 |
| Treasure Island | 6,553 | $87,107 | $621,600 | $1,631 |
| St. Pete Beach | 8,805 | $114,583 | $675,700 | $1,811 |
| Madeira Beach | 3,953 | $75,781 | $722,800 | $2,326 |
| West Lealman | 14,944 | $51,589 | $169,100 | $1,302 |
| Kenneth City | 5,012 | $49,347 | $241,200 | $1,649 |
| Bay Pines | 2,519 | $68,214 | $287,000 | $1,185 |
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What is the median household income in South Pasadena, FL?
The median household income in South Pasadena is $53,075, 29% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (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 $350,200, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in South Pasadena?
The median gross rent in South Pasadena is $1,792 per month, about 47.2% of household income.
Is South Pasadena, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 9.8%. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Florida median.
What is the median age in South Pasadena?
The median age in South Pasadena is 70 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in South Pasadena?
The average commute to work in South Pasadena is 20 minutes; 30.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Pasadena?
The unemployment rate in South Pasadena is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Pasadena?
35.9% 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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