Population 9,105 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Arroyo
Household size in North Arroyo
| Period | North Arroyo | Pasadena | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.72 | 2.56 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.80 | 2.61 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.76 | 2.59 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 2.42 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.21 | −0.13 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in North Arroyo run a little small, averaging 2.51 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Locally, though, the typical household here is bigger than in Pasadena as a whole, where it has 2.42 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.72, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in North Arroyo
| Period | North Arroyo | Pasadena | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.5 | 38.4 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.7 | 38.9 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.4 | 40.5 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.6 | 41.9 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +9.1 | +3.5 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 50.6, North Arroyo is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.5, a much bigger shift than nationally. No other Pasadena neighborhood is older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in North Arroyo
| Period | North Arroyo | Pasadena | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 9.6% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 10.0% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 8.4% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 9.0% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −0.6 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in North Arroyo: 6.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 2.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in North Arroyo
Renters in North Arroyo
| Period | North Arroyo | Pasadena | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.4% | 54.0% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.2% | 55.9% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.7% | 57.5% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.0% | 56.5% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +2.6 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
North Arroyo is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. The renter share has risen 5.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. No other Pasadena neighborhood has a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in North Arroyo
| Period | North Arroyo | Pasadena | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 8.5% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 8.1% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 10.3% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.8% | 9.2% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +0.7 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in North Arroyo is close to the national rate: 9.8% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy is up 4.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in North Arroyo
| Period | North Arroyo | Pasadena | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1953 | 1955 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1951 | 1957 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1953 | 1958 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1960 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
North Arroyo is a place of older homes: half were built before 1955, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the north has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in North Arroyo
| Period | North Arroyo | Pasadena | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,522 | $1,342 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,737 | $1,474 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,417 | $1,875 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,789 | $2,366 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,267 | +$1,024 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
Rent in North Arroyo runs $2,789 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,267 a month since 2006–10, up 83%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 37.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Only one other Pasadena neighborhood has higher rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in North Arroyo
Bachelor's degrees in North Arroyo
| Period | North Arroyo | Pasadena | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.7% | 46.0% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 53.4% | 49.0% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 57.9% | 52.8% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 61.5% | 55.7% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.8 pts | +9.7 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in North Arroyo: 61.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 7.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in North Arroyo
| Period | North Arroyo | Pasadena | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.4% | 83.7% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.0% | 86.4% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.7% | 88.3% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.4% | 89.8% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | +6.1 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in North Arroyo: 94.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.0 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in North Arroyo
| Period | North Arroyo | Pasadena | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 7.7% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 9.1% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 4.3% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 5.5% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.5%, unemployment in North Arroyo is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
North Arroyo compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Arroyo | 2.51 | 50.6 | 6.7% | 20.0% | 9.8% | 1955 | $2,789 | 61.5% | 94.4% | 5.5% |
| North Central | 3.18 | 38.2 | 18.4% | 60.8% | 10.1% | 1953 | $1,939 | 27.6% | 72.8% | 7.7% |
| Normandie Heights | 2.75 | 44.0 | 10.5% | 48.1% | 6.1% | 1945 | $2,090 | 42.7% | 82.6% | 6.6% |
| Chevy Chase | 2.84 | 50.2 | 4.0% | 12.3% | 7.8% | 1974 | $3,389 | 66.4% | 95.9% | 6.3% |
| West Central | 2.09 | 36.9 | 10.9% | 85.2% | 7.7% | 1974 | $2,127 | 47.1% | 85.9% | 5.0% |
| South Arroyo | 2.17 | 44.9 | 5.4% | 47.7% | 15.0% | 1971 | $3,020 | 74.5% | 98.4% | 4.0% |
| Madison Heights | 1.91 | 41.5 | 5.1% | 63.2% | 8.5% | 1966 | $2,472 | 72.2% | 93.8% | 7.1% |
| Verdugo Woodlands | 2.66 | 47.0 | 20.0% | 54.5% | 5.9% | 1963 | $2,314 | 61.3% | 91.6% | 13.8% |
| East Central | 2.54 | 46.1 | 6.0% | 29.5% | 6.9% | 1947 | $2,571 | 60.5% | 94.8% | 3.8% |
| Mid Central | 2.44 | 40.2 | 9.0% | 66.2% | 5.0% | 1956 | $2,256 | 56.9% | 91.7% | 9.0% |
| Eagle Rock | 2.72 | 39.8 | 8.9% | 45.7% | 7.3% | 1945 | $2,106 | 48.6% | 86.1% | 8.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up North Arroyo. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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