Population 6,124 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North East
Household size in North East
| Period | North East | Pasadena | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.81 | 2.56 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.65 | 2.61 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.68 | 2.59 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.54 | 2.42 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.27 | −0.13 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in North East has 2.54 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Locally, though, the typical household here is bigger than in Pasadena overall, where it has 2.42 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.81, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only two of Pasadena's ten neighborhoods have larger households.
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 East
| Period | North East | Pasadena | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.2 | 38.4 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.5 | 38.9 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.0 | 40.5 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.5 | 41.9 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.3 | +3.5 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
North East skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.2, in line with the national trend. Only one 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 East
| Period | North East | Pasadena | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.0% | 9.6% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 10.0% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 8.4% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 9.0% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.6% of households in North East, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 4.5 points, even as the national share fell.
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 East
Renters in North East
| Period | North East | Pasadena | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.2% | 54.0% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.6% | 55.9% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.6% | 57.5% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 31.7% | 56.5% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +13.5 pts | +2.6 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nearly a third of households in North East rent their homes (31.7%), a little below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 38.6% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 13.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Few Pasadena neighborhoods have a lower share of renters: only two of 10.
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 East
| Period | North East | Pasadena | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 8.5% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 8.1% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 10.3% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 9.2% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +0.7 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in North East: 7.7% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across Pasadena. Vacancy is up 2.6 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 East
| Period | North East | Pasadena | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1954 | 1955 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1954 | 1957 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1955 | 1958 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1961 | 1960 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
North East is a place of older homes: half were built before 1961, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1954 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the north.
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 East
| Period | North East | Pasadena | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,792 | $1,342 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,792 | $1,474 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,275 | $1,875 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,727 | $2,366 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$935 | +$1,024 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in North East pays $2,727 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $935 a month since 2006–10, up 52%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 38.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Only two of Pasadena's ten neighborhoods have 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 East
Bachelor's degrees in North East
| Period | North East | Pasadena | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.5% | 46.0% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 50.3% | 49.0% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 58.3% | 52.8% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 61.9% | 55.7% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.4 pts | +9.7 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in North East: 61.9% 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 has risen 11.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 East
| Period | North East | Pasadena | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.9% | 83.7% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.9% | 86.4% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.7% | 88.3% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.0% | 89.8% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +6.1 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in North East: 95.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 1.1 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of Pasadena's ten neighborhoods, only two have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 East
| Period | North East | Pasadena | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 7.7% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 9.1% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 4.3% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 5.5% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in North East runs below the national rate: 3.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. No other Pasadena neighborhood has lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.7 points, as it has nationally.
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 East 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 East | 2.54 | 46.5 | 7.6% | 31.7% | 7.7% | 1961 | $2,727 | 61.9% | 95.0% | 3.5% |
| East Central | 2.54 | 46.1 | 6.0% | 29.5% | 6.9% | 1947 | $2,571 | 60.5% | 94.8% | 3.8% |
| South East | 2.30 | 44.6 | 5.5% | 50.2% | 10.9% | 1954 | $2,358 | 65.4% | 95.9% | 3.5% |
| Mid Central | 2.44 | 40.2 | 9.0% | 66.2% | 5.0% | 1956 | $2,256 | 56.9% | 91.7% | 9.0% |
| East San Gabriel | 2.83 | 45.7 | 6.0% | 34.8% | 9.3% | 1960 | $2,439 | 53.2% | 88.9% | 5.6% |
| West Central | 2.09 | 36.9 | 10.9% | 85.2% | 7.7% | 1974 | $2,127 | 47.1% | 85.9% | 5.0% |
| Normandie Heights | 2.75 | 44.0 | 10.5% | 48.1% | 6.1% | 1945 | $2,090 | 42.7% | 82.6% | 6.6% |
| Madison Heights | 1.91 | 41.5 | 5.1% | 63.2% | 8.5% | 1966 | $2,472 | 72.2% | 93.8% | 7.1% |
| North Central | 3.18 | 38.2 | 18.4% | 60.8% | 10.1% | 1953 | $1,939 | 27.6% | 72.8% | 7.7% |
| Mayflower Village | 2.75 | 45.0 | 15.8% | 39.4% | 11.9% | 1964 | $2,358 | 41.1% | 88.0% | 7.7% |
| North El Monte | 3.10 | 44.2 | 10.0% | 41.3% | 3.0% | 1960 | $2,339 | 34.1% | 84.7% | 3.1% |
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 East. 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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