South Pasadena, CA Rankings


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South Pasadena, CA is a highly rated area according to bestplaces.net, with an overall ranking of 7 out of 10. In terms of crime rate, the city ranks 6 out of 10, indicating that it is a relatively safe place to live. South Pasadena also has a cost of living rating of 8 out of 10 and ranks 5 out of 10 for housing affordability. This makes South Pasadena an attractive choice for those looking for a mid-priced area with good safety ratings and access to amenities such as restaurants and shopping centers. The schools in the area are also highly rated with an overall score of 9 out of 10. With all these ratings taken into consideration, it's no surprise that South Pasadena is known as one of the best places to live in California.

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#2 Top 10 Cities to Beat the Heat
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#43 Best Cities for Board Gamers
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#47 Gloomiest Places in America
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#50 America's Top Hygge Cities
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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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