Pasadena, CA Community Information

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Pasadena Neighborhood Information

The average image of California conjures up sunny skies, sweeping Pacific Ocean waves, tanned silhouettes and a general beach atmosphere, but Pasadena breaks the mold with its historical architecture, mountain-top vistas and quaint old world charm. Pasadena is northeast of downtown L.A. and is the heart of the San Gabriel Valley, bordered by the San Gabriel Mountains, the San Rafael Hills and the Arroyo Seco tributary. The Arroyo Seco snakes through Pasadena’s ridges and valleys, carving out an idyllic backdrop that complements the city’s natural beauty.

Pasadena or “Crown of the Valley,” is famous for hosting the annual Rose Bowl, the most prestigious collegiate football postseason game held at the historic Rose Bowl Stadium on New Year’s Day. It dates back to 1902, and has since evolved into one of Pasadena’s long-standing and most beloved traditions.

Old Pasadena, a beautifully preserved historic district spanning 22 blocks, has become a favorite shopping and entertainment stop. Its turn-of-the-century architecture, renovated brick storehouses and open square layout reminiscent of Italian piazzas blends with the contemporary boutiques, mod galleries and thriving nightlife that colors this relic of the past.

Pasadena’s penchant for preserving its history has remained, even as the city looks to the future. Following the state-wide trend of double-digit appreciation, Pasadena real estate experienced an 18 percent home price gain from 2004-2005, according to money.cnn.com. And despite a median home price of $585,000 and an average home price at $406,000, Pasadena homes for sale are quite affordable by California standards. According to Coldwell Banker’s annual Home Price Comparison Index, a 2,200-square-foot house with four bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a family room and a two-car garage in Pasadena would cost nearly $790,000. Even as the affordability gap widens across California’s real estate markets, Pasadena remains secure in its unique charm and competitively priced market.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pasadena%2C_California
http://www.pasadenacal.com/pk1.htm
http://www.ci.pasadena.ca.us/publicworks/PNR/ArroyoSeco/
http://www.census.gov/population/www/
http://www.homegain.com/local_real_estate/CA/pasadena.html
http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bplive/2006/snapshots/PL0656000.html
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Pasadena, CA Community Information

Population

153,383

Median Age

35.5

Median Household Income

$61,641

Households with Children

46.13%

Median Travel Time to Work

26 minutes

Pasadena, CA Real Estate Market Information

Homes Owned

46.96%

Homes Rented

50.03%

Homes Vacant

3.01%

Pasadena, CA Home Price-Rent Ratio

The price-rent ratio is a great way to compare the costs of buying and renting both within a city and is useful to compare against other cities as well. Technically it is the average cost of ownership divided by the received rent income if buying to let. The formula is House Price / (Monthly Rent x 12).

0:1

Low Home Price-Rent Ratio

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What does it mean?

1-10

It is less expensive to own than to rent a home in this city depending factors such as length of ownership.

11-20

The total costs of ownership of a home in this city are greater than the costs of renting, but it might still make financial sense depending on the situation.

21 or greater

The total costs of owning a home in this city are greater than the costs of renting depending factors such as length of ownership.

*Note that this index is a broad measure. Contact a local agent to understand local market conditions.

Pasadena, CA School Information

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Community

  • Total Population 153,383
  • Total Male Population 75,509
  • Total Female Population 77,874
  • Population change since 2000 32.35%
  • Median age 35.5
  • Percent of households with children 46.13%
  • Personal Crime risk 116

Transportation

  • Median travel time to work 26 minutes
  • Percent using Public transportation 4.40%
  • Percent Driving/Using Carpool 82.62
  • Percent Using Other transportation 7.75%
  • Percent Working From Home 5.22%

Education Levels

  • Some high school 17.33%
  • High school graduate 14.23%
  • Some college 17.71%
  • Associate degree 7.34%
  • Bachelor's degree 24.96%
  • Graduate degree 18.43%

Occupation

  • Agriculture, forestry, and fishing 0.16%
  • Construction 4.08%
  • Manufacturing 6.15%
  • Wholesale Trade 2.35%
  • Retail Trade 7.11%
  • Finance, insurance and real estate 8.33%
  • Services 6.91%
  • Public administration 3.53%
  • Information 5.29%
  • Professional 17.34%
  • Education 26.01%
  • Arts 9.25%

Income

  • Average household income $96,438
  • Income change since 2000 23.77%

Climate

  • Avg. January high/low temp 66.42 / 43.24
  • Avg. July high/low temp 88.91 / 59.77
  • Annual precipitation 20.29
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