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Pasadena, CA
Pasadena · CA 91105
Updated October 31, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$2.0M
Median Price
6/100
Walk Score
5/10
Schools
15 min
to Downtown Los Angeles
Score Breakdown
FAffordability
15/100
D+Safety
55/100
D+Schools
50/100
B-Quietness
70/100
ACommute
100/100
FWalkability
6/100
WYLT Score49/100
Our Take
Pasadena’s 91105 zip is a solid, family‑friendly spot with top‑rated schools and a short drive into downtown Los Angeles, but it carries the high price tag and limited walkability typical of affluent suburbs. The area offers excellent amenities and a strong sense of community, though traffic and the cost of living are the main trade‑offs.
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The Good
- ✓Highly rated public schools
- ✓Convenient 15‑minute commute to downtown LA
- ✓Affluent community with good amenities
- ✓Strong sense of local identity
Real Talk
- !Very high housing and rental costs
- !Limited walkability and public transit options
- !Potential traffic congestion during peak hours
- !High property taxes and HOA fees in some areas
- $Property taxes (~1.5% of home value annually)
- $HOA or condo fees for many properties
- $Homeowners insurance, especially in fire-prone parts
Best For
Families seeking quality schoolsYoung professionals working in downtown LARemote workers who value a quiet, affluent environmentHigh-income earners looking for upscale housing
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityHigh
Crime & Safety
Pasadena, CA
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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