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California
South Pasadena
Population 26,068
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California
Monterey Park
Population 59,132
South Pasadena, CA vs Monterey Park, CA
Side-by-side comparison from the latest government data.
| Metric | South Pasadena, CA | Monterey Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,068 | 59,132 |
| Median Household Income | $127,175 | $81,855 |
| Median Rent | $2,284/mo | $1,888/mo |
| Median Home Value | $1,640,000 | $863,000 |
| Cost of Living (US = 100) | 114 | 114 |
| Renters Paying 30%+ of Income | 44.9% | 53.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.9% | 12.4% |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% | 5% |
| Violent Crime Rate /100k | 288 | 265 |
| Property Crime Rate /100k | 1,959 | 1,812 |
| Median AQI | 74 | 74 |
| Good AQI Days /yr | 39 | 39 |
| Summer Highs | 88°F | 85°F |
| Winter Lows | 45°F | 46°F |
| Snowfall | 0 in/yr | 0 in/yr |
| Avg Commute | 29.9 min | 28.4 min |
| Hospitals | — | 2 |
| Avg Hospital Rating | — | 1.5 / 5 |
| Students per Teacher | 24.8 | 22.3 |
| College Degree Rate | 73.5% | 36.2% |
| Foreign-Born % | 25.5% | 50.8% |
| Population Growth (2020–2025) | -5.3% | -5.9% |
South Pasadena, CA
Monterey Park, CA
Green = clearly better (more than 5% apart). Population, growth, weather, hospital count and foreign-born share aren’t scored.