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Living in
Pasadena.
Pasadena is an unincorporated community in Anne Arundel County, MD. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Pasadena
Living in Pasadena means settling into a solidly affluent suburban area just north of Anne Arundel County's more expensive pockets. The median home value hovers around $423,000, and rents average $2,393 a month, which is steep but reflects the area's strong job market—unemployment sits at just 3.4%. Your 30-minute commute could take you toward Baltimore or deeper into the county depending on your job, so location matters.
Pasadena at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Foreign-Born
7.1%
Broadband Internet
96.7%
of households
Population Growth
+9.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.1% foreign-born, most often from Jamaica
Who lives in Pasadena: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Pasadena, the largest foreign-born group is from Jamaica (10.6%), and 4.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.8%
of residents
65 and Older
11.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
22.1%
of households
Married Couples
54.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.68
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 40% above MD average
Rent, home values, and income in Pasadena
In Pasadena, rent runs 40% above the MD average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
104.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,516
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
83.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1996
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $451,003 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts below MD average
Unemployment in Pasadena
Unemployment in Anne Arundel County, which includes Pasadena, is 0.6 percentage points lower than the MD average.
Unemployment rate
Pasadena: Anne Arundel County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Anne Arundel County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Pasadena Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute31.6 min avg
How Pasadena residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Pasadena, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 49% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 mi
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Major hub12.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 17% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Anne Arundel County Police Department, which covers Pasadena, runs 17% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
273.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,691.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Anne Arundel County Police Department (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 32 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
81.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Anne Arundel County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Anne Arundel County, which includes Pasadena, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 32 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | Thunderstorm Wind | $468,000 |
| 2024 | 26 | Coastal Flood | $514,000 |
| 2023 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.1M |
| 2022 | 26 | Thunderstorm Wind | $549,000 |
| 2021 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | $276,000 |
| 2020 | 41 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.5M |
| 2019 | 48 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 56 | Flood | $17,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Anne Arundel County, county-wide
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Anne Arundel County, which includes Pasadena, is typically good.
Median AQI
40
Anne Arundel County, county-wide
Climate87°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Pasadena has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
66°/44°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
68°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
46°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
48.9"
Annual Snowfall
19.3"
Hot Days/Year
34
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
93
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
121
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 25°F | 3.08" |
| Feb | 46°F | 27°F | 2.90" |
| Mar | 55°F | 34°F | 4.01" |
| Apr | 67°F | 44°F | 3.39" |
| May | 76°F | 53°F | 3.85" |
| Jun | 84°F | 63°F | 3.98" |
| Jul | 89°F | 68°F | 4.48" |
| Aug | 87°F | 66°F | 4.09" |
| Sep | 80°F | 59°F | 4.44" |
| Oct | 68°F | 47°F | 3.94" |
| Nov | 57°F | 37°F | 3.13" |
| Dec | 48°F | 30°F | 3.71" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Pasadena
Uninsured
2.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Pasadena's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
University of MD Baltimore Washington Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.9 mi away · Glen Burnie
Medstar Harbor Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 8.7 mi away · Baltimore
Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center, Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.1 mi away · Annapolis
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Pasadena
Pasadena's student/teacher ratio is 15.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 38.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
38.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Pasadena (within 15 miles)
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
12 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 10,701 students · in-state tuition $13,679 · 71% graduate · median earnings $74,881 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 9,019 students · in-state tuition $8,346 · 53% graduate · median earnings $56,585 (10 yrs after entry)
Anne Arundel Community College
6.3 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 8,997 students · in-state tuition $4,586 · 41% graduate · median earnings $51,114 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 5,693 students · in-state tuition $67,170 · 94% graduate · median earnings $104,590 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,869 students · in-state tuition $59,150 · 79% graduate · median earnings $90,179 (10 yrs after entry)
Baltimore City Community College
14.1 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 3,700 students · in-state tuition $3,314 · 33% graduate · median earnings $39,370 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, 9 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Pasadena
Pasadena has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine (9 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
National Monument and Historic Shrine
9 mi awayStar-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
11 mi awayCaptain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
12 mi awayChesapeake Bay
National Park Site
12 mi awayBaltimore-Washington Parkway
Parkway
18 mi awayHampton National Historic Site
National Historic Site
20 mi awayGreenbelt Park
Park
21 mi awayKenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
National Park Site
26 mi awayCities Near Pasadena
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Pasadena?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Pasadena FAQ
Is Pasadena, Maryland affordable?⌄
Pasadena's median rent is $2,393/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $129,727/year. Median home value is $423,400.
Is Pasadena, Maryland safe?⌄
Pasadena is policed by the Anne Arundel County Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 274 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1691 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Pasadena, Maryland?⌄
Anne Arundel County, which includes Pasadena, has an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Pasadena, Maryland?⌄
The cost of living in Pasadena is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,393/month and median household income is $129,727/year. The median home value is $423,400. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Pasadena, Maryland?⌄
The average commute in Pasadena is 32 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from