Moving to
Pasadena.

$2,265/mo median rent

Rent is expensive here, at $2,265 a month median and well above the national average. This is the kind of city where housing costs deserve serious budgeting before committing to a move. Home prices are steep, with a median around $1,093,300. Renting first to get a feel for the city before buying is often the more practical route.

5.4% unemployment

Unemployment here is 5.4%, somewhat above the national average of 4.3%. Lining up work before the move is the safer route.

419 violent crimes per 100k

Crime is worth weighing seriously here. Rates run above the national average, and while plenty of residents live comfortably, neighborhood selection matters a lot more than it does in a safer city.

27 min average commute

Commutes run about average, at 26.9 minutes. Fine day to day, but it adds up over a year, and where someone lives relative to where they work starts to matter. 6 in 10 workers drive to work; 28% work from home.

2 hospitals

There are 2 Medicare-certified hospitals inside city limits.

56% bachelor's degree or higher

This is a highly educated city, with over half the adult population holding a college degree. That tends to shape the job market and the broader culture, and it's a solid indicator of a strong professional scene.

22 public schools inside the boundary

There are 22 public schools inside the boundary and 25 private schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23:1, above the national average of 16:1.

The nearest national park or historic site is Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (36 miles away). There are 3 national parks and sites within a day's drive.