South Pasadena, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 9/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
26,297 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
72.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$128,105 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,545,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,117 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,999 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
41.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Los Angeles County
6
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim Metro Area
5
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Los Angeles County
5
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim Metro Area
5
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 58
Feb 5 0 58
Mar 3 0 60
Apr 1 0 62
May 0 0 65
Jun 0 0 69
Jul 0 0 74
Aug 0 0 75
Sep 0 0 73
Oct 1 0 68
Nov 1 0 62
Dec 3 0 57

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 63% of residents leaning left and 32% leaning right.

Liberal (64%) (32%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 25%
Hillary Clinton 69%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 28, CA State Senate District 25, CA Assembly District 49, CA
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Schools

South Pasadena Senior High
<1 miles, E • 4.6 star
South Pasadena Middle
<1 miles, SE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Alhambra Beauty College
2 miles, SE • 1 star
Platt College-Los Angeles
2 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Alhambra Hospital Medical Center
2 miles, S • 4.1 star
Huntington Memorial Hospital
2 miles, NE • 4.1 star
San Gabriel Valley Medical Center
3 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Garfield Medical Center
3 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Bob Hope Airport
13 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Los Angeles International Airport
18 miles, W • 4.6 star
Long Beach Airport-Daugherty Field
20 miles, S • 1.9 star
Ontario International Airport
32 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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