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Pasadena, CA—91105

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$1,823,000
5.7% YoY Growth
Household Income
$157,000
27.6% YoY Growth
Days on Market
37
22.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
0.4%
Median Rent
$3,770
3.3% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$2,900
4.7% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$3,900
1.1% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$6,370
5.6% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Pasadena, CA

9110491103911019110691107
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Pasadena, CA

As of May '26, the median home price in Pasadena, CA is $1,823,000, with a year-over-year change of 5.7%. This indicates that home prices in Pasadena, CA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.4%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$1,823,0005.7%
Single Family $2,131,0005.5%
Condos $1,179,000-0.4%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $699,000
    -2.0%
    2 Bed
    		$1,258,0001.9%
    3 Bed
    		$1,914,0004.3%
    4 Bed
    		$2,811,0007.4%
    5 Bed $4,087,9749.8%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    5.9%
    1 Bedroom
    18.2%
    2 Bedrooms
    31.3%
    3 Bedrooms
    24.7%
    4 Bedrooms
    14.8%
    5+ Bedrooms
    5.1%

    Rental Trends — Pasadena, CA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Pasadena, CA is $4,370, with a year-over-year rent change of -3.3%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Pasadena, CA is studios: $2,680, 1-bedrooms: $2,910, 2-bedrooms: $4,400, 3-bedrooms: $6,610, 4-bedrooms: $6,000. The most common rental property sizes in Pasadena, CA are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 38.8% and 32.5% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$3,770$4,370
    Studio Rent $2,680$2,680
    1 Bed Rent $2,900$2,910
    2 Bed Rent $3,900$4,400
    3 Bed Rent $6,370$6,610
    4 Bed Rent $6,000$6,000
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    12.4%
    1 Bedroom
    32.5%
    2 Bedrooms
    38.8%
    3 Bedrooms
    8.2%
    4 Bedrooms
    7.7%
    5+ Bedrooms
    0.4%

    Property Listings — Pasadena, CA

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Pasadena, CA is 37. This is a decrease of -22.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 12.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$1,620,000-8.0%
    Listing Count
    		68-4.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.4%-4.0%
    Days on Market
    		37-22.0%
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    Demographics — Pasadena, CA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Pasadena, CA has a population of 12,500, which has increased by 2.9% over the past 5 years. Pasadena, CA is a less popular place for families, as children make up 13.4% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 73.3% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are many residents working remotely, with 36.1% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		12,5002.9%
    % Under 18
    		13.4%-23.9%
    % Seniors
    		26.6%1.5%
    % WFH
    		36.1%292.4%
    % w/ College Degree
    		73.3%6.2%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Pasadena, CA is a predominantly white area, with 55.3% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 1.8% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Pasadena, CA is asian, making up 18.7% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 21.6% of the population in Pasadena, CA, and this percentage has remained stable as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting immigration has remained steady.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		55.3%-1.8%
    % Black
    		2.9%-49.1%
    % Hispanic
    		15.6%9.9%
    % Asian
    		18.7%0.0%
    % Foreign Born
    		21.6%0.0%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Pasadena, CA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 149 mortgage originations in Pasadena, CA, of which 99.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 42.0%, with 3.0% above 90% LTV (normal). This implies small mortgage risk in Pasadena, CA. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 14.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		149
    % Conventional Loans
    		99.0%
    % Government Loans
    		1.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		2.0%
    % Second Loans
    		3.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		14.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Pasadena, CA

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Pasadena, CA under the Section 8 program is 5.9%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Pasadena, CA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		171
    Total Units Section 8
    		171
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		5.9%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		91.3%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$220$2,900$3,120
    2 Bedroom$40$3,900$3,940
    3 Bedroom-$1,360$6,370$5,010
    4 Bedroom-$450$6,000$5,550

    Affordability — Pasadena, CA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio10.1
    Median Home Price$1,823,000
    Median Household Income$157,000

    Pasadena, CA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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