Living in Pasadena, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pasadena · Census data 2020–2024
Pasadena has 34,309 residents with a median age of 35.9. The median household income is $129,727 (25% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $423,400, the median rent is $2,393/month.
Pasadena at a glance
- Population
- 34,309
- Median age
- 35.9State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $129,727State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $423,400State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $2,393/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 83.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.2%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Pasadena a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 25% higher than the Maryland median; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 5.7%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Pasadena
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pasadena the median home value is $423,400, 27% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,393 per month, which is 30.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,296 a month in housing costs.
Pasadena median household income
The median household income in Pasadena is $129,727 and the income per person is $56,178. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Pasadena: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 12,978
- Owner-occupied
- 83.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.3%
- Vacant
- 1.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 2.68
Pasadena demographics
- Population
- 34,309
- Median age
- 35.9
- Under 18
- 20.8%
- 65 and older
- 11.8%
- Households
- 12,744
- Foreign-born
- 7.1%
- Veterans
- 9.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pasadena ›
Education in Pasadena
38.2% of adults 25 and older in Pasadena have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 17% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pasadena
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 20.5%
- Drive alone
- 74.1%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.7%
Pasadena vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pasadena | 34,309 | $129,727 | $423,400 | $2,393 |
| Riviera Beach | 12,192 | $112,672 | $350,300 | $1,972 |
| Glen Burnie | 72,590 | $88,280 | $348,900 | $1,648 |
| Ferndale | 17,529 | $94,948 | $327,600 | $2,022 |
| Severna Park | 40,228 | $169,953 | $647,200 | $1,699 |
| Brooklyn Park | 16,067 | $87,989 | $284,300 | $1,379 |
| Lake Shore | 18,249 | $130,689 | $473,600 | $1,806 |
| Arden on the Severn | 1,761 | $125,484 | $478,700 | $2,139 |
| Gambrills | 2,830 | $148,594 | $584,800 | $2,076 |
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What is the median household income in Pasadena, MD?
The median household income in Pasadena is $129,727, 25% higher than the Maryland median of $103,678 (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 $423,400, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Pasadena?
The median gross rent in Pasadena is $2,393 per month, about 30.9% of household income.
Is Pasadena, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 25% higher than the Maryland median; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 5.7%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Pasadena?
The median age in Pasadena is 35.9 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Pasadena?
The average commute to work in Pasadena is 32 minutes; 20.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pasadena?
The unemployment rate in Pasadena is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pasadena?
38.2% 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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