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California
San Marino
Population 12,216
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California
South Pasadena
Population 26,068
San Marino, CA vs South Pasadena, CA
Side-by-side comparison from the latest government data.
| Metric | San Marino, CA | South Pasadena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,216 | 26,068 |
| Median Household Income | $214,167 | $127,175 |
| Median Rent | $3,500+/mo | $2,284/mo |
| Median Home Value | $2,000,000+ | $1,640,000 |
| Cost of Living (US = 100) | 114 | 114 |
| Renters Paying 30%+ of Income | 40.7% | 44.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.7% | 4.9% |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% (county) | 5.2% |
| Violent Crime Rate /100k | 58 | 288 |
| Property Crime Rate /100k | 1,814 | 1,959 |
| Median AQI | 74 | 74 |
| Good AQI Days /yr | 39 | 39 |
| Summer Highs | 88°F | 88°F |
| Winter Lows | 45°F | 45°F |
| Snowfall | 0 in/yr | 0 in/yr |
| Avg Commute | 26.6 min | 29.9 min |
| Hospitals | — | — |
| Avg Hospital Rating | — | — |
| Students per Teacher | 21.2 | 24.8 |
| College Degree Rate | 82.6% | 73.5% |
| Foreign-Born % | 46.5% | 25.5% |
| Population Growth (2020–2025) | -4.3% | -5.3% |
San Marino, CA
South Pasadena, CA
Green = clearly better (more than 5% apart). Population, growth, weather, hospital count and foreign-born share aren’t scored.
The Census tops out at $3,500+ for rent and $2,000,000+ for home value; it doesn't publish exact figures above those. Two capped values can't be compared, so neither is marked better.