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South Pasadena, California, in Los Angeles county, is 2 miles NW of Alhambra, California (center to center) and 6 miles NE of Los Angeles, California. The city is considered part of the Los Angeles - Long Beach metropolitan area. South Pasadena has a population of 24,292.
In South Pasadena, about 47% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in South Pasadena live by themselves. The city is known for its large population of single adults.
Approximately 40% of South Pasadena is non-white. The city boasts a diverse population for California, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.
There is an unusually large share of women in South Pasadena.
In 2000, South Pasadena had a median family income of $72,039. To its credit, the people in South Pasadena value education and a large proportion are college graduates. You could say that the city is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.
In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in South Pasadena ($70,140). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
About 44% of housing units in South Pasadena are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. People in the city pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.
In South Pasadena, 90% of commuters drive to work.
South Pasadena strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):
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| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing South Pasadena to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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