South Pasadena, California

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26K Residents
6.9 mi from DTLA
3 mi² Area

South Pasadena at a Glance

👥 26,297 Population
💰 $128,105 Median Household Income
🎂 40.3 Median Age
📐 3.41 mi² Total Area
🏙️ 7,711 People per sq mile
⛰️ 633 ft Elevation
🚗 6.9 mi 7 miles from Downtown LA
🌊 Coastal City 🏞️ River Access ⛰️ Mountain Area

South Pasadena Weather

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75°F
clear sky
South Pasadena, CA
Feels Like 75°
Humidity 56%
Wind 3 mph
Visibility 6.2 mi
Updated at 9:55 PM
4-Day Forecast
Sunday few clouds 58° 58°
Monday clear sky 🌙 57° 57°
Tuesday broken clouds ☁️ 59° 59°

About South Pasadena

History

South Pasadena is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 26,943, up from 25,619 at the 2010 census.

The original inhabitants of the area were members of the Native American Hahamog-na tribe, a branch of the Tongva Nation (part of the Shoshone language group) that occupied the Los Angeles Basin. In February 1888, members of the southern portion of Pasadena attempted to gain more control over their own property and a vote for incorporation was made. South Pasadena's first mayor was Donald McIntyre Graham.

City Facts

Incorporated 1888
Government Council-manager

Economy

According to the city's 2021–2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, the top employers in the city are:

finance

Landmarks & Attractions

South Pasadena calls itself the "City of Trees". "Mom and Pop" merchants populate the business district, and the Mission West area is a part of the original U.S. Route 66.

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