South Pasadena, CA Economy


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South Pasadena, CA is a desirable city to live in due to its high quality of life and close proximity to the city of Los Angeles. 2 Bedroom rent in South Pasadena is almost twice as much as compared to the national average, however grocery costs are comparable. The city has major employers such as the Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens; Jet Propulsion Laboratory and California Institute of Technology; Kaiser Permanente; and Whole Foods Market. With many opportunities in various industries, the average wage for jobs in South Pasadena is slightly above that of the rest of Los Angeles County at approximately $42 an hour.

South Pasadena has an unemployment rate of 7.0%. The US average is 6.0%.

South Pasadena has seen the job market increase by 0.7% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 33.5%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for South Pasadena
- The Sales Tax Rate for South Pasadena is 9.5%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for South Pasadena is 9.3%. The US average is 4.6%.
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Income and Salaries for South Pasadena
- The average income of a South Pasadena resident is $46,649 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a South Pasadena resident is $115,088 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomySouth Pasadena, CaliforniaUnited States
  76
  -12.2%-6.2%
  33.5%33.5%
  9.5%6.2%
  8.0%4.6%
  $67,612$37,638
  $115,088$69,021
  $155,326$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.1%1.2%
  0.5%0.5%
  2.3%6.8%
  5.0%10.0%
  1.3%2.5%
  6.7%11.0%
  4.0%4.8%
  1.3%0.8%
  5.0%1.9%
  5.4%4.7%
  1.9%1.9%
  17.2%7.6%
  1.6%0.1%
  2.1%4.2%
  13.2%9.3%
  13.3%14.0%
  4.1%2.1%
  3.8%7.0%
  4.7%4.8%
  6.2%4.7%
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i grew up in south pas, i’m currently 20. this is not a good place for individual expression. the old white people will stare you down no matter what it is that you’re  More

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I lived in South Pasadena from 2000-2009 and I really took it for granted until I moved. I relocated from the Midwest and I initially lived in Culver City for about  More

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Over 15 years ago

Because of the historic nature of the neigborhoods in South Pas, it appears in many films, TV and commercials. Halloween was filmed here, as well as dozens of movies.  More

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