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East Pasadena

California · 5,479 residents · 1.317 sq mi
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#220Most expensive homesof 6,786$1,069,200
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East Pasadena is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,136. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $1,069,200. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,479
−9%since 2000
from 6,045 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,160 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 4,590 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.0
+23%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024East Pasadena
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,136
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,378 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,931
+65%since 2000
from $34,548 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.0%
+24.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.495
−4%since 2010
from 0.514 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information7.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,069,200
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $320,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,229
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $805 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
27.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.2%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.8
+63%since 2000
from 6.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic38.1%(2,302)
Black2.4%(144)
Hispanic / Latino35.2%(2,130)
Asian20%(1,207)
Other0%
Diversity Score82.7%(5,000)
2024
White, non-Hispanic27.8%(1,524)
Black3.3%(180)
Hispanic / Latino34.1%(1,871)
Asian32%(1,752)
Other2.8%(152)
Diversity Score87.7%(4,807)
Diversity Score
88
+6%since 2000
from 83 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.8%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 39.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+36%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.7%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.1%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.4%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
34.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2012
from 9.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
−81.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2017
from 85.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
42.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 43.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
27.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2016
from 30.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Pasadena, California?

East Pasadena, California has about 5,479 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Pasadena, California?

The typical household in East Pasadena, California earns about $109,136 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Pasadena, California expensive?

In East Pasadena, California, the median home is worth about $1,069,200, and the typical rent is about $2,229 a month.

How educated are people in East Pasadena, California?

About 56.8% of adults age 25 and over in East Pasadena, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Pasadena, California?

About 9.3% of people in East Pasadena, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Pasadena, California grown since 1990?

Yes, East Pasadena, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 431 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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