Life in South Pasadena research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in South Pasadena over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in South Pasadena:
The population in South Pasadena is 26,583.
The median home value in South Pasadena is $1,650,214.
The median income in South Pasadena is $127,882.
The cost of living in South Pasadena is 196 which is 2.0x higher than the national average.
The median rent in South Pasadena is $2,135.
The unemployment rate in South Pasadena is 5.2%.
The poverty rate in South Pasadena is 4.8%.
The average high in South Pasadena is 75.3° and the average low is 54.1°.
Crime in South Pasadena summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in South Pasadena. Key points include:
There were 520 total crimes in South Pasadena in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in South Pasadena is 2,019.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in South Pasadena is 178.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in South Pasadena is 1,841.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in South Pasadena is -13.09% below the national average.
Statistic | Count Raw |
South Pasadena / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Crimes Per 100K | 520 | 2,019.9 | 2,581.0 | 2,324.2 |
Violent Crime | 46 | 178.7 | 442.0 | 369.8 |
Murder | 1 | 3.9 | 5.6 | 6.3 |
Robbery | 8 | 31.1 | 113.6 | 66.1 |
Aggravated Assault | 34 | 132.1 | 288.7 | 268.2 |
Property Crime | 474 | 1,841.2 | 2,138.9 | 1,954.4 |
Burglary | 91 | 353.5 | 369.7 | 269.8 |
Larceny | 317 | 1,231.4 | 1,341.7 | 1,401.9 |
Car Theft | 66 | 256.4 | 427.6 | 282.7 |
Cost of living in South Pasadena summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in South Pasadena. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in South Pasadena is 196 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in South Pasadena is 2.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in South Pasadena is $1,650,214.
The median income in South Pasadena is $127,882.
Living Expense | South Pasadena | California | National Average | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 196 | 139 | 100 | |
Services | 119 | 110 | 100 | |
Groceries | 110 | 112 | 100 | |
Health | 113 | 109 | 100 | |
Housing | 380 | 204 | 100 | |
Transportation | 126 | 126 | 100 | |
Utilities | 112 | 124 | 100 |
The average high in South Pasadena is 75.3° and the average low is 54.1°.
There are 22.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 16.2 inches of precipitation each year with 0.2 inches of snow.
Stat | South Pasadena |
---|---|
Average Annual High | 75.3 |
Average Annual Low | 54.1 |
Annual Precipitation Days | 22.7 |
Average Annual Precipitation | 16.2 |
Average Annual Snowfall | 0.2 |
The current population in South Pasadena is 26,583. The population has increased 4.8% from 2010.
Year | Population | % Change |
---|---|---|
2022 | 26,583 | 2.9% |
2021 | 25,824 | -0.6% |
2020 | 25,974 | 0.1% |
2019 | 25,936 | -0.2% |
2018 | 25,999 | 0.3% |
2017 | 25,914 | 0.6% |
2016 | 25,747 | 0.6% |
2015 | 25,603 | 0.5% |
2014 | 25,465 | 0.4% |
2013 | 25,376 | - |
39.2% White with 10,424 White residents.
3.5% African American with 920 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 34 American Indian residents.
33.1% Asian with 8,793 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 148 Other residents.
5.4% Two Or More with 1,436 Two Or More residents.
18.2% Hispanic with 4,828 Hispanic residents.
Race | South Pasadena | CA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
White | 39.2% | 35.2% | 58.9% |
African American | 3.5% | 5.3% | 12.1% |
American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Asian | 33.1% | 14.9% | 5.7% |
Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Other | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
Two Or More | 5.4% | 3.8% | 3.5% |
Hispanic | 18.2% | 39.7% | 18.7% |
South Pasadena is 50.0% female with 13,283 female residents.
South Pasadena is 50.0% male with 13,299 male residents.
Gender | South Pasadena | CA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Female | 50.0% | 49.9% | 50.4% |
Male | 50.0% | 50.1% | 49.6% |
1.0% of adults in South Pasadena completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in South Pasadena completed 9-12th grade.
7.0% of adults in South Pasadena completed high school / ged.
13.0% of adults in South Pasadena completed some college.
6.0% of adults in South Pasadena completed associate's degree.
35.0% of adults in South Pasadena completed bachelor's degree.
22.0% of adults in South Pasadena completed master's degree.
9.0% of adults in South Pasadena completed professional degree.
6.0% of adults in South Pasadena completed doctorate degree.
Education | South Pasadena | CA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
< 9th Grade | 1.0% | 9.0% | 4.0% |
9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
High School / GED | 7.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
Some College | 13.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | 35.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
Master's Degree | 22.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
Professional Degree | 9.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Doctorate Degree | 6.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
2.7% of households in South Pasadena earn Less than $10,000.
1.7% of households in South Pasadena earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.9% of households in South Pasadena earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.3% of households in South Pasadena earn $25,000 to $34,999.
4.6% of households in South Pasadena earn $35,000 to $49,999.
8.7% of households in South Pasadena earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.2% of households in South Pasadena earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.2% of households in South Pasadena earn $100,000 to $149,999.
15.2% of households in South Pasadena earn $150,000 to $199,999.
27.6% of households in South Pasadena earn $200,000 or more.
Income | South Pasadena | CA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Less than $10,000 | 2.7% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 1.7% | 3.2% | 3.8% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 2.9% | 5.6% | 7.0% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 4.3% | 6.0% | 7.4% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 4.6% | 8.7% | 10.7% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 8.7% | 13.7% | 16.1% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 12.2% | 12.0% | 12.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 20.2% | 17.8% | 17.1% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 15.2% | 10.7% | 8.8% |
$200,000 or more | 27.6% | 17.9% | 11.4% |