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North Central Area Facts

  • North Central has a Livability Score of 62/100, which is considered average
  • North Central crime rates are 51% lower than the Pasadena average
  • Cost of living in North Central is 11% lower than the Pasadena average
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      D+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in North Central? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      La Pintoresca Park
      Robinson Park
      Brenner Park
      Washington Park
      Villa Park
      Brookside Park
      Charles White Park
      McDonald Park

      Entertainment

      Side Street Projects
      Kidspace Children's Museum
      The Gamble House
      The Levitt Pavillion for the Preforming Arts
      Armory Center for the Arts
      Raymond Renaissance Theater
      Pasadena Historical Society Museum
      iPic Theaters

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Popeyes
      Roma Market
      Tacos Ensenada
      Panda Express
      McDonald's
      Del Taco
      Carl's Jr.

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in North Central? Of all people who commute, 7.8% take public transportation in North Central.
      Drive to Work
      70%

      3% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      8%

      3% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in North Central? The cost of living in North Central is 170/100 - which is 22% higher than California.
      North Central
      170

      70% more expensive than average

      Pasadena
      191

      91% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in North Central? North Central crime rates are 1,543, which are 46% lower than California
      Total Crime
      1,543 per 100k people

      32% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 65  

      32% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      17%

      Year over year crime is up

      A Employment

      What is the median income in North Central? The median income in North Central is $65,515 which is 3% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $65,51518% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $26,33612% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      43% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is North Central a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Kaiser Permanente Foothill Medical Offices
      Huntington Hospital
      Las Encinas Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      South Lake Avenue Medical Center
      Young Student Health Center
      Pasadena Endoscopy Center

      C+ Housing

      What are North Central home prices? North Central home prices are $648,795 - which is 59% higher than California
      Median home value
      $648,795251% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,63172% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      35%

      44% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does North Central have good schools? The North Central graduation rate is 70% - which is 12% lower than California
      High school grad. rates
      70%

      16% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      24%

      50% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is North Central a good place to live? North Central has an overall rating of 88% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      88%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      88%

      4 total surveys

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