South Pasadena, CA Area Guide

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South Pasadena Area Facts

  • South Pasadena has a Livability Score of 82/100, which is considered exceptional
  • South Pasadena crime rates are 4% higher than the California average
  • Cost of living in South Pasadena is 61% higher than the California average
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The Botanical Gardens Are Just One Perk of Living Here in South Pasadena User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) Living in South Pasadena is a ton of fun as a young adult! There’s a ton of things to do, great shopping, and plenty of opportunities to make new friends every day. There’s about 25,000 of us so you pretty much see a new face everyday depending on which places in the city you ...Read More visit. We have a ton to choose from for food and restaurants ranging from diners to cafes. We also have some of the best attractions in southern california. Obviously we’ll never beat out LA, however I think we’re close second (no bias here). The Norton Museum allows for great learning without being boring and getting to emerge yourself in all of the nature and information available to you. The Rose Parade is a classic in our town and a must-see attraction as a local resident and tourist. The Botanical Gardens are a must-visit as a tourist or local. As a local I like to visit a couple times every few months to breathe in the beauty and green that is the Botanical Gardens. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in South Pasadena? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      South Pasadena Library Park
      Orange Grove Park
      Garfield Park
      Eddie Park
      Legion Park
      Arroyo Park
      San Pascual Park
      Guardia Park

      Entertainment

      South Pasadena Historic Museum
      Rialto
      Space
      Pee Wee's Big Adventure House
      Art in the Park
      Arte Flamenco Dance Theatre
      Edwards Alhambra Renaissance Stadium 14 & IMAX
      Bird Sanctuary

      Food & Drink

      KFC
      Panda Express
      Aro Latin
      Griffin's of Kinsale
      Jamba Juice
      Mission Wines
      The Chocolate Box
      Señor Fish

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in South Pasadena? Of all people who commute, 5.4% take public transportation in South Pasadena.
      Drive to Work
      72%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in South Pasadena? The cost of living in South Pasadena is 225/100 - which is 61% higher than California.
      South Pasadena
      225

      125% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in South Pasadena? South Pasadena crime rates are 2,949, which are 4% higher than California
      Total Crime
      2,949 per 100k people

      29% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 34

      29% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      46%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in South Pasadena? The median income in South Pasadena is $109,927 which is 72% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $109,92799% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $64,960118% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      37% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Fair Oaks Pharmacy
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      C+ Housing

      What are South Pasadena home prices? South Pasadena home prices are $1,113,100 - which is 172% higher than California
      Median home value
      $1,113,100503% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,83093% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      49%

      23% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does South Pasadena have good schools? The South Pasadena graduation rate is 95% - which is 19% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      95%

      15% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      82%

      70% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      24:1

      48% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is South Pasadena a good place to live? South Pasadena has an overall rating of 87% from 9 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      87%

      9 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      79%

      8 total surveys

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