Pasadena
Real Estate Statistics
| Total Listings: | 678 |
| Average Price: | $726,843 |
| Highest Listing Price: | $16,500,000 |
| Lowest Listing Price: | $900 |
About the City
Pasadena is a city in Los Angeles County, in southwestern California. It is located at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, and is part of the vast Los Angeles metropolitan area. Business related to biotechonology and the environment, engineering, and finance are major economic activities in the city.
Pasadena is home to the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), which includes the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, operated in conjunction with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA); Fuller Theological Seminary; Art Center College of Design; and a community college. Of general interest are Gamble House, designed by brothers Charles and Henry Greene, architects in the style of the Arts and Crafts Movement; the Norton Simon Arts Museum, containing one of the finer private art collections in the country; the Pasadena Historical Museum; and Kidspace, a children’s museum. Actors of national caliber have been trained since the 1940s at the Pasadena Playhouse; and the Pasadena Civic Auditorium is the site of the annual Emmy Awards presentation.
Among the city’s premier attractions is Old Town Pasadena, a 14-block revitalized shopping, dining and theater district. Pasadena is also home of the Tournament of Roses Parade, which was first held in January 1, 1890 and is held each New Year’s Day since then. Also held in conjunction with the Tournament of Roses is the Rose Bowl football game, a postseason intercollegiate football game, at the Rose Bowl Stadium
The land that is now Pasadena was once occupied by the Hahamogna Tribe of Native Americans, a branch of the Tongva (part of the Shoshone language group). Subsisting on local game and vegetation, the Hahamognas lived in villages scattered along the Arroyo second and the canyons from the mountains down to the South Pasadena area. With the arrival of the Spaniards and the establishment of the San Gabriel Mission on September 8, 1771, most of the Native Americans were converted and provided labor for the mission.
The San Gabriel Mission, the fourth in California, grew to be prosperous, with abundant orchards, vineyards and herds. The vast lands which it administered for the Spanish Crown were divided into ranches. After the rule of California passed from Spain to Mexico, the Mexican government in 1833 secularized the mission lands and awarded them to individuals. The Rancho comprised the lands of today’s communities of Pasadena, Altadena and South Pasadena.
The northeast corner of San Gabriel Mission, consisting of the 14,000 acres known as Rancho el Rincon de San Pascual, had previously been gifted in 1826 by the padres to Doña Eulalia Pérez de Guillen, noted for her advanced age as well as her devoted service to the mission.
On February 18, 1835, it was formally granted by the Mexican government to her husband, Don Juan Mariné. He and his sons subsequently lost the land which changed ownership a few more times before being granted on November 28, 1843, by Governor Manuel Micheltorena to his good friend, Colonel Manuel Garfias, son of a distinguished Mexican family.
In 1852, two years after California was admitted as a state to the Union, Garfias built an adobe hacienda on the east bank of the Arroyo, where he and his family proceeded to live in grand style, until he could not meet the interest payment due on a loan. Title to the land was then transferred in 1859 to his lenders, Dr. John S. Griffin and Benjamin "Don Benito" Wilson. Portions of the Rancho San Pascual were thereafter sold, leaving Griffin and Wilson with 5,328 acres in 1873.
PASADENA DEMOGRAPHICS
• Population (2006 Census): 144,133
Males: 65,495 (48.9%)
Females: 68,441 (51.1%)
Median Resident Age: 34.5 years
Median Household Income (2006 Census): $59,301.00
No. of Households: 54,247
Average Household Size: 2.5 people
• Geographical Info:
Elevation: 865 ft.
Land Area: 23.1 sq. miles
Population Density: 6,226 people/sq. miles
Climate:
January Average Temperature: 68 degrees F
July Average Temperature: 89 degrees F
Sunny Days : 286
Precipitation Days: 41
Rainfall (inches): 20
• Race/Ethnicity of Pasadena Residents:
White Non-Hispanic: 39.1%
Hispanic: 33.4%
Other race: 16.0%
Black: 14.4%
Two or more races: 5.4%
Chinese: 3.3%
Filipino: 2.1%
Native American: 1.5%
Korean: 1.0%
Other Asians: 0.8%
Asian Indian: 0.7%
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counter in other races.)
• Educational Attainment of Pasadena Residents
(25 years and over):
Graduate or Professional Degree: 19.0%
Bachelor’s Degree: 26.0%
Associate Degree: 8.0%
Some College: 14.0%
High School Graduate: 17.0%
9th to 12th Grade, no diploma: 15.0%
• Employment Status:
(Population 16 years and over: 116,983
In labor force: 75,209
Civilian labor force: 75,121
Employed: 72,382
Unemployed: 2,769
Armed forces: 58
• Occupation:
Management, professional & related occupations: 34,902
Service occupations: 11,207
Sales & office occupations: 16,863
Construction, maintenance & repairs: 4,984
Production, transportation & moving occupations: 4,426
• Industry:
Agriculture: 267
Construction: 3,635
Manufacturing: 3,772
Wholesale trade: 2,542
Retail trade: 6,166
Transportation, warehousing and utilities: 1,688
Information: 2,773
Finance, real estate, rental & leasing: 6,754
Professional, scientific, management and administrative services: 11,075
Educational services & health care: 17,714
Arts & entertainment, food services: 6,284
Public administration: 3,421
Others services: 6,290
• Class of Workers:
Private wage and salary workers: 54,655
Government workers: 10,407
Self-employed: 7,206
Unpaid family workers: 114
• Pasadena Housing & Cost of Living:
Total Housing Units: 57,580
Occupied Housing Units: 54,247
Owner-Occupied Units: 25,068
Renter-Occupied Units: 29,179
Median House/Condo Value (2000): $286,000
Median House/Condo Value (2006): $677,900
Median Gross Rent (2006): $954
Renter vs. Owner:
Median Housing Costs for Mortgaged Owners: $2,551
Median Housing Costs for Non-mortgaged Owners: $467
Median Housing Costs for Renters: $1,093
• Major Businesses in Pasadena:
Business opportunities in Pasadena are plentiful. Major corporations, as well as small businesses thrive in Pasadena and make the city their home. Below are some of the major businesses and employers in the City of Pasadena:
Ameron International – www.ameron.com
AT & T – www.att.com
At College Center of Design – www.artcenter.edu
Avery Dennison – www.avery.com
Avon Products – www.avon.com
Bank of America – www.bankofamerica.com
California Institute of Technology – www.caltech.edu
Chicago Title – www.chicagotitle.com
Christie Parker Hale – www.cph.com
City of Pasadena – www.ci.pasadena.ca.us
Clinical Microsensors/Motorola – http://microsensor.com
Fannie Mae – www.efanniemae.com
Fuller Theological Seminary – www.fuller.edu
Huntington Memorial Hospital –www.huntingtonhospital.com
idealab! – www.idealab.com
IndyMac – www.indymacbank.com
Jacobs Engineering – www.jacobs.com
Jet Propulsion Laboratory – www.jpl.nasa/gov
Kaiser Permanente – www.kaiserpermanente.org
Las Encinas Hospital – www.lasencinashospital.com
Macy’s West – www.federated-fds/com/retail/mcw_12.asp
Montgomery Watson – www.mwlaboratories.com
Parsons Corporation – www.parsons.com
Pasadena City College – www.pasadena.edu
Pasadena Hilton – www.hilton.com
Pasadena Unified School District – www.pasadena.k12.ca.us
Ritz-Carlton, Huntington Hotel – www.ritzcaarlton.com
SBC – www.att.com
Sears – www.sears.com
Sheraton, Pasadena – www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton
Target – www.target.com
Tetra Tech, Inc. – www.tetratech.com
United Commercial Bank – www.ibankunited.com
Vons Companies – http://shop.safeway.com/superstore/default.asp
Wausau Insurance – www.wausau.com
Wescom Credit Union – www.wescom.org
Western Asset Management – www.westernasset.com
Westin – www.starwood.com/westin
PASADENA’S ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE
Pasadena is Southern California’s premier dining and entertainment destination. Any time of the year, Pasadena’s estimated 500 restaurants, cafes and bistros offer a sumptuous mix of cuisine in culturally diverse settings.
Restaurants:
ARROYO CHOP HOUSE
536 S. Arroyo Parkway
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 577-7463
www.arroyochophouse.com
BISTRO 45
45 S. Mentor Ave. @ Colorado Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 795-2478
www.bistro45.com
CHADO TEA ROOM
79 N. Raymond Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 431-2831
www.chadotea.com
FIREFLY BISTRO
1009 El Centro Street
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-2443
www.eatatfirely.com
MAISON AKIRA
713 E. Green St.,
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 796-9501
www.maisonakira.com
PARKWAY GRILL
510 S. Arroyo Parkway
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 795-1001
www.theparkwaygrill.com
RAYMOND RESTAURANT
1250 S. Fair Oaks Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 441-3136
www.mindspring.com
SALADANG SONG
383 S. Fair Oaks Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 793-5200
www.travelandleisure.com/restaurants/saladang-song-pasadena
XIOMARA
69 N. Raymond Avenue,
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 796-2520
www.xiomararestaurant.com
Theaters & Playhouses:
BOSTON COURT THEATER
70 North Mentor Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91116
(626) 683-6883
www.bostoncourt.com
FURIOUS THEATRE COMPANY
39 South El Molino Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 356-7529
www.furioustheatre.org
Laemmle’s – One Colorado Cinemas
42 Miller Alley, Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 744-1224
www.laemmle.com
Laemmle’s Playhouse 7
673 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 844-6500
www.laemmle.com
Levitt Pavilion
87 N. Raymond Ave., Suite 250 Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 683-3230
www.levittpavilionpasadena.org
Pacific Asia Museum
46 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 449-2742
www.pacificasiamuseum.org
Pacific Paseo Stadium 14
336 East Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 568-8888
www.paseocoloradopasadena.com
Pacific Theatres Hastings 8
336 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 568-8888
www.paseocoloradopasadena.com
Pasadena Playhouse
39 South Molino Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 356-7529
www.pasadenaplayhouse.org
Regency Academy Cinemas
1003 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 229-9400
www.regencymovies.com
Museum & Historical Locations:
BUNNY MUSEUM
1933 Jefferson Drive
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 798-8848
www.thebunnymuseum.com
CASTLE GREEN
99 South Raymond Avenue
Pasadena, cA 91105
(626) 793-0359
www.castlegreen.com
GAMBLE HOUSE
4 Westmoreland Place
Pasadena, Ca 91103
(626) 793-3334
www.gamblehouse.org
KIDSPACE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
480 N. Arroyo Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 449-8144
www.kidspacemuseum.org
JET PROPULSION LABORATORY
4800 Oak Grove Drive
Pasadena, California 91109
(818) 354-4321
www.jpl.nasa.gov
METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART
39 North Fair Oaks Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 793-8618
www.metmmuseum.org
NORTON SIMON MUSEUM OF ART
411 West Colorado Blvd.,
Pasadena, CA
(626) 449-6840
www.nortonsimon.org
PACIFIC ASIA MUSEUM
46 North Los Robles Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 449-2742
www.pacificasiamuseum.org
PASADENA MUSEM OF HISTORY
470 West Walnut Street (cor. Walnut St. and Orange Grove Blvd.)
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 577-1660
www.pasadenahistory.org
THE PASADENA MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA ART
490 East Union Street
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 568-3665
www.pmcaonline.org
Events & Activities in Pasadena:
PASADENA TOURNAMENT OF ROSES PARADE
Held on New Year’s Day, main attractions include flowery floats, marching bands and equestrian units.
(626) 449-4100
www.tournamentofroses.com
ROSE BOWL GAME
Held in conjunction with the Tournament of Roses Parade, two championship teams battle it out in “The Granddaddy of All Bowl Games”.
(626) 449-4100
www.tournamentofroses.com
SPRING HERITAGE TOUR
Every March, tour some of Pasadena’s finest homes and architectural gems of the early 20th century.
(626) 441-6333
www.pasadenaheritage.org
PASADENA SHOWCASE HOUSE FOR THE ARTS
In April, more than 50 designers transform the interior and grounds of an estate.
(626) 578-8500
www.pasadenashowcase.org
CINO DE MAYO CELEBRATION
Families enjoy games, rides, art exhibits, musical presentations and other activities.
www.pasadenacincodemay.com
CHALK STREET PAINTING FESTIVAL
A Lightbringer Project held in June, view hundreds of colorful chalk murals at your feet while experiencing live cultural music, good, a farmer’s marke, outdoor art gallery and a Chalkland for kids.
(626) 205-4029
www.pasadenachalkfestival.com
AMERICAFEST
A full day of family fun, food and entertainment, a spirited performance by the Pasadena Pops Orchestra and a spectacular fireworks show to celebrate the 4th of July.
(626) 577-3100
www.rosebowlstadium.com
PASADENA SYMPHONY SEASON OPENER
In October, experience an orchestra of virtuoso musicians, led by a world-renowned conductor.
(626) 793-7172
www.pasadenasympony.org
DOO DAH PARADE
The Lightbringer Project brings Doo Dah Parade in November, spoofing theTournament of Roses Parade with wacky and unusual entertainment.
(626) 205-4029
www.pasadenadoodahparade.com
OLD PASADENA TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
The day after Thanksgiving, One Colorado Courtyard and Old Pasadena host a festive celebration culminating in a tree lighting ceremony and Mr. Claus visiting with the kids.
(626) 666-4156
www.onecolorado.net
PASADENA SCHOOLS
Home to a racially and economically mix population, Pasadena has some of the best educational institutions in the country, which includes: Fuller Theological Seminary, one of the largest multi-denominational seminaries in the world; The California School of Culinary Arts; the Art Center College of Design, which ranked as one of the top five art schools in the United States and one of the top 10 art schools worldwide; and California Institute of Technology, which maintains a strong emphasis on the natural sciences and engineering is ranked in the top 10 universities worldwide, among others. On the other hand, Pasadena’s Unified School District schools have experienced phenomenal API score growth in the last six years
COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES:
California Institute of Technology
1200 East California Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91125
(626) 395-6811
www.caltech.edu
Art Center College of Design
1700 Lida Street, Pasadena, CA 91103
(Hillside Campus) (626) 396-2200
950 S. Raymond Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91105
(South Campus) 626 396 2319
www.artcenter.edu
Pasadena City College
1570 E. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 585-7123
www.pasadena.edu
Living Word Bible College
2495 E. Mountain Street
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 791-7295
www.livingwaters.org
5 Pacific Oaks College
5 Westmoreland Place
Pasadena, CA 91103-3592
(626) 397-1300
www.pacificoaks.edu
William Carey International University
1539 East Howard Street,
Pasadena, CA 91104
www.wciu.edu
HIGH SCHOOLS
Pasadena High School
2925 East Sierra Madre Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91108
(626) 798-8901
www.pasadenahigh.org
John Muir High School
1905 Lincoln Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 789-7881
www.johnmuirhs.org
Polytechnic School
1030 East California Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 792-2147
www.polytechnic.org
La Salle High School
3880 East Sierra Madre Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107-1996
(626) 351-8951
www.lasallehs.org
Mayfield Senior School
500 Bellefontaine Street
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 799-9121
www.mayfieldsenior.org
MIDDLE SCHOOL
George Mueller Academy
1539 East Howard Street
Pasadena, CA 91104
Pasadena Christian School
1515 North Los Robles
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 791-1214
www.pasadenachristian.org
Mayfield Junior
405 South Euclid Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 796-2774
www.mayfieldjs.org
Washington Middle School
1505 North Marengo Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 798-608
High Point Academy
1720 Kinneloa Canyon Road
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 798-8989
www.highpointacademy.org
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Aria Montessori School
693 Euclid Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 793-3741
www.ariamontessori.com
Lycee International of Los Angeles
30 North Marion Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 793-0943
K-5 Private
www.lilaschool.com
Daniel Webster
2101 East Washington Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91104
K-6 Public
(626) 798-7866
www.city-data.com/school/daniel-webster-ca.html
Lake Avenue Church School
393 North Lake Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 844-4475
K Private
www.privateschoolreview.com/school
Walden School of California
74 South San Gabriel Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 792-6166
K-6 Private
www.waldenschool.net
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- Price:
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- City:
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- Beds:
- 7
- Baths:
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- Type:
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- MLS® #:
- 22161708
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- Price:
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- Beds:
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- Type:
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- Price:
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- Price:
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- City:
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- Beds:
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- Type:
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- MLS® #:
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- Price:
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- City:
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- Type:
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- Price:
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- City:
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- Beds:
- 6
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- Type:
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- City:
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- Beds:
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- Baths:
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- Type:
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