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Learn More About Independent Living in Pasadena, CA

Pasadena is a friendly suburb of Los Angeles located at the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. The city earned the nickname “Crown of the Valley” for its vibrant culture and natural beauty. Pasadena is famous for hosting the annual Rose Bowl college football game and the Tournament of Roses Parade.

Independent living communities — also known simply as retirement communities — in Pasadena, California are geared towards seniors who are able to live on their own, without daily assistance, and prefer to live among people their age. This usually means residents are self-sufficient and do not require hands-on care. Think of Pasadena retirement communities as age-restricted (typically 55+) complexes, which provide organized activities, meal services, and transportation.

Cost of Independent Living in Pasadena, CA

In 2019, the median monthly cost of independent living in Pasadena was about $4,950 in the city proper and $3,400 within the metropolitan area. The median monthly cost of independent living in 2019 in the state of California was around $3,000.

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Cost of Living

Like many other cities in California, the cost of living in Pasadena is considered to be more expensive than the national average. Pasadena, however, is relatively affordable for the L.A. metropolitan area, and many people commute to Los Angeles for work.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is two times greater than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half the average.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Grocery	Clothing
105	105	109	107	105	105

Income and Housing

Median income age 45-64	Median income age 65+	Median household income	Average individual income	Median employee salary	Average property tax	One-bedroom apartment gross rent estimate
$93,883 per year	$57,125 per year	$77,514 per year	$45,870 per year	$51,665 per year	$6,268 per year	$1,195 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service Pasadena include:

Huntington Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 570+
• Specialties: primary care, emergency care, cancer treatment, senior care

San Gabriel Valley Medical Center

• Facility type: proprietary, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 270+
• Specialties: emergency care, geriatric behavioral medicine, surgical services, sub-acute care, diagnostic imaging

Las Encinas Hospital

• Facility type: proprietary, psychiatric care
• Bed count: 110+
• Specialties: behavioral health care, substance abuse

Weather and Climate

Pasadena’s climate is classified as mediterranean, which means that Pasadena experiences warm, dry summers with wet, cool winters. The average humidity level is 56%, and humidity levels are often highest during June at about 62%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
56°F	68°F	44°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
75°F	89°F	61°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 150

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average Annual Precipitation: 21.1″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median age	Percent of population over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
39.5	15.6%	141,450	6,158 per square mile	2.5

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.3%	17.2%	9.8%	34.8%	0.2%	4.6%	35.4%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Pasadena: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 86/100

2016 Presidential Election

Democratic	Republican	Other
71.4%	23.4%	5.2%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

In the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains just outside of Los Angeles, Pasadena got the nickname “Crown of the Valley” for its vibrant culture and natural beauty. The city, home of Caltech University, is famous for hosting the annual Rose Bowl college football game and the Tournament of Roses Parade every year on New Year’s Day.

Pasadena boasts world-class performance art venues, and one of the most popular spots in the city is the world renowned Pasadena Playhouse. The venue earned the nickname the “State Theatre of California” for its role in the development of American theater and for showing a number of experimental and groundbreaking performances. Other distinguished performance arts venues in the city include the Ambassador Auditorium and the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, each featuring the Pasadena Symphony and POPS at different times throughout the year.

Transportation

There are a number of public transportation options that service Pasadena. The Los Angeles Metro L Line provides light rail service between Pasadena and East Los Angeles. Bus service within the city of Pasadena is provided by Pasadena Transit. There are a number of other bus services that provide bus service to the surrounding area.