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Crime in South Pasadena summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in South Pasadena. Key points include:
There were 687 total crimes in South Pasadena in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in South Pasadena is 2,723.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in South Pasadena is 210.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in South Pasadena is 2,513.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in South Pasadena is 28.50% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In South Pasadena Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
South Pasadena / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 687 | 2,723.2 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 53 | 210.1 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 19 | 75.3 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 28 | 111.0 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 634 | 2,513.1 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 84 | 333.0 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 477 | 1,890.8 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 73 | 289.4 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in South Pasadena summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in South Pasadena. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in South Pasadena is 229 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in South Pasadena is 2.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in South Pasadena is $1,692,677.
The median income in South Pasadena is $127,175.
South Pasadena's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In South Pasadena Comparison Table
| Living Expense | South Pasadena | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 229 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 108 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 122 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 489 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 117 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 116 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 119 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
South Pasadena, CA Weather
The average high in South Pasadena is 75.3° and the average low is 54.1°.
There are 22.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 16.2 inches of precipitation each year with 0.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | South Pasadena |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 75.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 54.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 22.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 16.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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South Pasadena Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in South Pasadena
The current population in South Pasadena is 26,068. The population has increased 2.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26,068 | -0.9% |
| 2023 | 26,297 | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 26,583 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 26,837 | 5.3% |
| 2020 | 25,478 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 25,661 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 25,824 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 25,974 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 25,936 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 25,999 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 25,914 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 25,747 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 25,603 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 25,465 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 25,376 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in South Pasadena
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South Pasadena is:
35.2% White with 9,167 White residents.
2.8% African American with 732 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 22 American Indian residents.
35.0% Asian with 9,116 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 44 Hawaiian residents.
0.8% Other with 212 Other residents.
6.3% Two Or More with 1,631 Two Or More residents.
19.7% Hispanic with 5,144 Hispanic residents.
| Race | South Pasadena | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 35.2% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.8% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 35.0% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.3% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 19.7% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in South Pasadena
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South Pasadena is 50.0% female with 13,043 female residents.
South Pasadena is 50.0% male with 13,024 male residents.
| Gender | South Pasadena | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.0% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.0% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in South Pasadena for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in South Pasadena completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in South Pasadena completed 9-12th grade.
7.0% of adults in South Pasadena completed high school / ged.
12.0% of adults in South Pasadena completed some college.
5.0% of adults in South Pasadena completed associate's degree.
39.0% of adults in South Pasadena completed bachelor's degree.
19.0% of adults in South Pasadena completed master's degree.
10.0% of adults in South Pasadena completed professional degree.
5.0% of adults in South Pasadena completed doctorate degree.
| Education | South Pasadena | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 7.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 12.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 39.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 19.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 10.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For South Pasadena, California
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2.1% of households in South Pasadena earn Less than $10,000.
1.5% of households in South Pasadena earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.5% of households in South Pasadena earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.5% of households in South Pasadena earn $25,000 to $34,999.
4.9% of households in South Pasadena earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.3% of households in South Pasadena earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.8% of households in South Pasadena earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.6% of households in South Pasadena earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.5% of households in South Pasadena earn $150,000 to $199,999.
31.4% of households in South Pasadena earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | South Pasadena | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.1% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.5% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.5% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.5% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.9% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.3% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.8% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.6% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.5% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 31.4% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
