Life in Pasadena research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in 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 Pasadena:
The population in Pasadena is 137,554.
The median home value in Pasadena is $1,092,011.
The median income in Pasadena is $97,818.
The cost of living in Pasadena is 170 which is 1.7x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Pasadena is $2,100.
The unemployment rate in Pasadena is 5.2%.
The poverty rate in Pasadena is 13.4%.
The average high in Pasadena is 75.3° and the average low is 54.1°.
Crime in Pasadena summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Pasadena. Key points include:
There were 3,560 total crimes in Pasadena in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Pasadena is 2,670.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Pasadena is 383.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Pasadena is 2,287.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Pasadena is 14.90% above the national average.
Statistic | Count Raw |
Pasadena / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,560 | 2,670.4 | 2,581.0 | 2,324.2 |
Violent Crime | 511 | 383.3 | 442.0 | 369.8 |
Murder | 7 | 5.3 | 5.6 | 6.3 |
Robbery | 117 | 87.8 | 113.6 | 66.1 |
Aggravated Assault | 359 | 269.3 | 288.7 | 268.2 |
Property Crime | 3,049 | 2,287.1 | 2,138.9 | 1,954.4 |
Burglary | 543 | 407.3 | 369.7 | 269.8 |
Larceny | 2,172 | 1,629.3 | 1,341.7 | 1,401.9 |
Car Theft | 334 | 250.5 | 427.6 | 282.7 |
Cost of living in Pasadena summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Pasadena. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Pasadena is 170 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Pasadena is 1.7x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Pasadena is $1,092,011.
The median income in Pasadena is $97,818.
Living Expense | Pasadena | California | National Average | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 170 | 139 | 100 | |
Services | 116 | 110 | 100 | |
Groceries | 112 | 112 | 100 | |
Health | 111 | 109 | 100 | |
Housing | 289 | 204 | 100 | |
Transportation | 130 | 126 | 100 | |
Utilities | 110 | 124 | 100 |
The average high in 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 | 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 Pasadena is 137,554. The population has increased 0.8% from 2010.
Year | Population | % Change |
---|---|---|
2022 | 137,554 | -2.6% |
2021 | 141,246 | 0.0% |
2020 | 141,231 | 0.7% |
2019 | 140,268 | 0.3% |
2018 | 139,899 | 0.6% |
2017 | 139,065 | 0.8% |
2016 | 138,004 | 0.5% |
2015 | 137,316 | 0.4% |
2014 | 136,807 | 0.3% |
2013 | 136,449 | - |
34.3% White with 47,131 White residents.
7.7% African American with 10,594 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 146 American Indian residents.
17.5% Asian with 24,053 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 64 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 551 Other residents.
4.7% Two Or More with 6,477 Two Or More residents.
35.3% Hispanic with 48,538 Hispanic residents.
Race | Pasadena | CA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
White | 34.3% | 35.2% | 58.9% |
African American | 7.7% | 5.3% | 12.1% |
American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Asian | 17.5% | 14.9% | 5.7% |
Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
Two Or More | 4.7% | 3.8% | 3.5% |
Hispanic | 35.3% | 39.7% | 18.7% |
Pasadena is 50.9% female with 69,960 female residents.
Pasadena is 49.1% male with 67,594 male residents.
Gender | Pasadena | CA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Female | 50.9% | 49.9% | 50.4% |
Male | 49.1% | 50.1% | 49.6% |
8.0% of adults in Pasadena completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Pasadena completed 9-12th grade.
14.0% of adults in Pasadena completed high school / ged.
15.0% of adults in Pasadena completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Pasadena completed associate's degree.
29.0% of adults in Pasadena completed bachelor's degree.
16.0% of adults in Pasadena completed master's degree.
5.0% of adults in Pasadena completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Pasadena completed doctorate degree.
Education | Pasadena | CA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
< 9th Grade | 8.0% | 9.0% | 4.0% |
9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
High School / GED | 14.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
Some College | 15.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | 29.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
Master's Degree | 16.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
Professional Degree | 5.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
6.0% of households in Pasadena earn Less than $10,000.
4.4% of households in Pasadena earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.2% of households in Pasadena earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.0% of households in Pasadena earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.7% of households in Pasadena earn $35,000 to $49,999.
11.9% of households in Pasadena earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.9% of households in Pasadena earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.8% of households in Pasadena earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.7% of households in Pasadena earn $150,000 to $199,999.
21.3% of households in Pasadena earn $200,000 or more.
Income | Pasadena | CA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Less than $10,000 | 6.0% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 4.4% | 3.2% | 3.8% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 5.2% | 5.6% | 7.0% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 5.0% | 6.0% | 7.4% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 6.7% | 8.7% | 10.7% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 11.9% | 13.7% | 16.1% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 11.9% | 12.0% | 12.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 15.8% | 17.8% | 17.1% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 11.7% | 10.7% | 8.8% |
$200,000 or more | 21.3% | 17.9% | 11.4% |