Housing
Pasadena has become an upscale urban center for many westside buyers. The community was once thought to be old, removed, and out of touch from the Los Angeles scene. Today, it is the destination for many who are looking for the urban village lifestyle.
In recent years, Pasadena has been reaping the benefits of several neighborhood revitalization projects. Vintage homes and estates continue to be a draw to the community. Prices of homes for sale range from $150,000-7,500,000.
According to the census of 2000, there were 51,844 occupied housing units in Pasadena, consisting of 45.76% homeowners and 54.2% renters. The median year that homes were built is 1954, while 29.6% were constructed prior to1939.