Population 10,424 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South East
Household size in South East
| Period | South East | Pasadena | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.23 | 2.56 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.23 | 2.61 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.34 | 2.59 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.30 | 2.42 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | −0.13 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
South East is a place of small households, averaging 2.30 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.23, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the northeast.
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 South East
| Period | South East | Pasadena | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.9 | 38.4 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.3 | 38.9 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.9 | 40.5 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.6 | 41.9 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.7 | +3.5 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.6, South East 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 38.9, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the southeast.
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 South East
| Period | South East | Pasadena | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 9.6% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 10.0% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 8.4% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 9.0% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −0.6 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in South East: 5.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Few Pasadena neighborhoods have a lower share of single-parent households: only two of 10.
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 South East
Renters in South East
| Period | South East | Pasadena | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.2% | 54.0% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 53.3% | 55.9% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.9% | 57.5% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 50.2% | 56.5% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | +2.6 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in South East rent: 50.2% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Still, renters make up a smaller share here than in Pasadena as a whole (56.5%). The renter share is down 3.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 South East
| Period | South East | Pasadena | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 8.5% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 8.1% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 10.3% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.9% | 9.2% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +0.7 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in South East is close to the national rate: 10.9% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in Pasadena overall (9.2%). Vacancy is up 3.3 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 South East
| Period | South East | Pasadena | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1954 | 1955 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1955 | 1957 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1955 | 1958 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1954 | 1960 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +5 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
South East is a place of older homes: half were built before 1954, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the west 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 South East
| Period | South East | Pasadena | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,336 | $1,342 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,462 | $1,474 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,694 | $1,875 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,358 | $2,366 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,022 | +$1,024 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in South East costs $2,358 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,022 a month from 2006–10, a 77% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 33.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the center; the most affordable are in the northwest.
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 South East
Bachelor's degrees in South East
| Period | South East | Pasadena | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 59.7% | 46.0% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 59.5% | 49.0% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 59.5% | 52.8% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 65.4% | 55.7% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +9.7 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in South East: 65.4% 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. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.7 points, mirroring the country. Of Pasadena's ten neighborhoods, only two have a higher share of college graduates.
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 South East
| Period | South East | Pasadena | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.2% | 83.7% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.2% | 86.4% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.3% | 88.3% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.9% | 89.8% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +6.1 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in South East: 95.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Only one other Pasadena neighborhood has 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 South East
| Period | South East | Pasadena | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 9.1% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 4.3% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 5.5% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in South East than nationally: unemployment was 3.5%, against 5.4%. Only one other Pasadena neighborhood has lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 4.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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).
South 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Central | 2.54 | 46.1 | 6.0% | 29.5% | 6.9% | 1947 | $2,571 | 60.5% | 94.8% | 3.8% |
| North East | 2.54 | 46.5 | 7.6% | 31.7% | 7.7% | 1961 | $2,727 | 61.9% | 95.0% | 3.5% |
| West Central | 2.09 | 36.9 | 10.9% | 85.2% | 7.7% | 1974 | $2,127 | 47.1% | 85.9% | 5.0% |
| East San Gabriel | 2.83 | 45.7 | 6.0% | 34.8% | 9.3% | 1960 | $2,439 | 53.2% | 88.9% | 5.6% |
| Madison Heights | 1.91 | 41.5 | 5.1% | 63.2% | 8.5% | 1966 | $2,472 | 72.2% | 93.8% | 7.1% |
| Normandie Heights | 2.75 | 44.0 | 10.5% | 48.1% | 6.1% | 1945 | $2,090 | 42.7% | 82.6% | 6.6% |
| North Central | 3.18 | 38.2 | 18.4% | 60.8% | 10.1% | 1953 | $1,939 | 27.6% | 72.8% | 7.7% |
| South Arroyo | 2.17 | 44.9 | 5.4% | 47.7% | 15.0% | 1971 | $3,020 | 74.5% | 98.4% | 4.0% |
| North Arroyo | 2.51 | 50.6 | 6.7% | 20.0% | 9.8% | 1955 | $2,789 | 61.5% | 94.4% | 5.5% |
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 South 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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