Pasadena is a gem of a city with its charming neighborhoods, stunning architecture, and rich cultural scene. One of the things I love most about Pasadena is its commitment to the arts, with institutions like the Norton Simon Museum and the Pasadena Playhouse enriching the community. The city's beautiful parks, such as the famous Rose Bowl and the peaceful Arlington Garden, offer a great escape from the hustle and bustle. Plus, Pasadena has a thriving culinary scene, with a diverse range of restaurants offering everything from fine dining to casual eats. It's a wonderful place to live and work, with a strong sense of community and a laid-back California vibe.
Pasadena, CA Housing Market & City Data
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The most populous city in the San Gabriel Valley, Pasadena is known worldwide as home to the annual Rose Bowl football game and Tournament of Roses Parade. Old Town Pasadena is the city's original commercial district and features historic architecture, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment. I love the charm and character of the homes here; my husband and I moved to Old Town when we became empty nesters and have recently moved into a beautiful craftsman in Northeast Pasadena. The Norton Simon Museum of Art, California Institute of Technology, and Eaton Canyon Nature Center are just a few of the area's many places of interest.
The previous capital of California is bubbling with entertainment and happy residents! The city of Pasadena offers grand parks, libraries, clean streets, and a combination of craftsmen and character properties. In Old Town, locals enjoy a strip of restaurants, shopping, and entertainment stretching down Colorado Boulevard. Pasadena's transportation is one of the best in Los Angeles with convenient freeway access and the Los Angeles Metro Gold Line. The Pasadena Unified School District offers 17 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 4 middle schools. Residents also have a variety of choices between private schools. The California Institute of Technology is located in close proximity of Old Town. The Jet Propulsion Laboratory is also located in Pasadena along with the Norton Simon Museum of Art. The famous Rose Bowl hosts numerous games and concerts every year and Pasadena is known for the Rose Parade that takes place every New Year's Day.
Housing & Demographic Overview
Key insights about the community
HOUSING DATA (September 2026)
HOUSEHOLD OVERVIEW
EDUCATION, GENDER & MARITAL STATUS
EDUCATION
- No Highschool Degree or GED11.7%
- Highschool Education14.1%
- Some College21.9%
- Bachelors Degree28.3%
- Graduate Degree24.0%
- Total College or Above52.3%
- Stem Degree47.3%
GENDER BREAKDOWN
- Male47.7%
- Female52.3%
MARITAL STATUS
- Married44.1%
- Divorced10.6%
- Never Married39.8%
- Widowed5.4%
CITY DATA & AGE BREAKDOWN
CITY DATA
AGE BREAKDOWN
| Age Group | % of Population |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 20.2% |
| 19–29 | 15.2% |
| 30–39 | 16.5% |
| 40–49 | 13.9% |
| Age Group | % of Population |
|---|---|
| 50–59 | 12.6% |
| 60–69 | 10.4% |
| 70–79 | 6.5% |
| 80+ | 4.6% |
WORKFORCE, ETHNICITY & OTHER
WORKFORCE
ETHNICITY
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Neighborhoods in Pasadena, CA
Get to know neighborhoods in Pasadena, ordered by the number of properties in the provider sample.

Bungalow Heaven ↗
- Median asking price
- $953,500
- / sq ft
- $887
- Active listings
- 2
- properties in discovery sample
- 57
—Nearby schools · estimated
Ratings not available

Hastings Ranch ↗
- Median asking price
- $1,098,000
- / sq ft
- $742
- Active listings
- 17
- properties in discovery sample
- 37
BNearby schools · estimated
6.9/10 · 8 schools

East Pasadena ↗
- Median asking price
- $983,500
- / sq ft
- —
- Active listings
- Not available
- properties in discovery sample
- 29
BNearby schools · estimated
7.6/10 · 14 schools

Del Mar Sierra Manor ↗
- Median asking price
- $449,000
- / sq ft
- —
- Active listings
- Not available
- properties in discovery sample
- 5
—Nearby schools · estimated
Ratings not available

Cordova Arms ↗
- Median asking price
- $516,000
- / sq ft
- —
- Active listings
- Not available
- properties in discovery sample
- 4
—Nearby schools · estimated
Ratings not available
Data as of . Listing snapshots from Redfin; nearby-school rating estimates.
About these neighborhood estimates
Prices and counts describe active listings returned by the provider, excluding coming-soon and nearby search results. They are asking prices, not sold prices, and may not include every home for sale.
Nearby-school grades are FastExpert estimates from the average available ratings of unique public schools returned for sampled neighborhood properties. A: 8–10; B: 6–under 8; C: 4–under 6; D: 2–under 4; F: 1–under 2. Unrated schools are excluded. Nearby schools may not be assigned to a specific address.
Photos show identified local landmarks. Five neighborhoods are shown, ordered by property count. Median asking price breaks a tie.
