{"id":"what-is-the-median-home-value-in-pasadena","url":"https://realestateworks.com/journal/what-is-the-median-home-value-in-pasadena","json":"https://realestateworks.com/api/catalog/what-is-the-median-home-value-in-pasadena","title":"What is the median home value in Pasadena?","excerpt":"The Census Bureau's QuickFacts lists the median value of owner-occupied housing units in Pasadena city at $1,093,300 for 2020-2024 (Census Bureau QuickFacts, read Nov 3, 2026). It is a homeowner-reported Census estimate, not a sale price and not the value of your home.","category":"selling","publishedAt":"2026-11-03","updatedAt":"2026-11-04T03:03:04.572Z","author":"Sidney Manzo","license":"CA DRE #01108914","cities":["Pasadena"],"topics":[],"audience":"sellers","intent":"inform","sourceQuestion":"What is the median home value in Pasadena?","sourceUrls":["https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/pasadenacitycalifornia/HSG495224","https://auditor.lacounty.gov/bwl-advanced-faq-category/property-tax-apportionment/"],"seo":{"title":"Median Home Value in Pasadena, CA: What Is Your Home Worth?","description":"See what that figure measures and how your own home's value is set.","image":"/images/interior-library.jpg","imageAlt":"What is the median home value in Pasadena?"},"faqs":[{"q":"Why is my Pasadena home worth more or less than the city median?","a":"A median is the middle of every owner-occupied home in the city, so it says little about any one property. Your value turns on your own location, size, lot, layout, condition and the sales near you. Two homes a few blocks apart can sit far from each other and from the median. A review built on your address and recent comparable sales is the way to close that gap."},{"q":"How do I find out what my Pasadena house could sell for?","a":"Ask me for a home value review. I review your property personally, compare it with recent nearby sales and the listings it would compete with, and send you my opinion of value with a suggested listing-price range. It is not an appraisal, and asking doesn't commit you to selling or listing. You can use it simply to plan, whether you're months away from a decision or only curious."},{"q":"Does the median affect my property tax bill?","a":"No. Your bill is figured from your assessed value, not from a citywide median or a survey estimate. As of November 2026, Los Angeles County's Auditor-Controller explains that a tax rate \"includes a general 1% tax levy applicable to all bills and voter approved debt issues for your particular area.\" (Source: Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller, read Nov 3, 2026.) For more on selling here, see the Pasadena city guide. and the Pasadena city guide."}],"body":"For your home, ask me, Sidney Manzo, for a home value review.\n\nThe figure comes from the American Community Survey 5-year estimates, where owners answer what they think their home and lot would sell for. QuickFacts shows it as a 2020-2024 figure for the whole city. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, QuickFacts: Pasadena city, California , read Nov 3, 2026.) Figures are U.S. Census Bureau owner estimates, not MLS sales data.\n\nWhat could your Pasadena home sell for? The city's median can't tell you what your individual property is worth. Let me personally review your home, compare recent nearby sales, and give you my opinion of value with a suggested listing-price range. Personal review by Sidney Manzo Based on your property's location and characteristics No obligation to list Request my home value review\n\nMeasure What it describes Census median home value The homeowner-reported value of owner-occupied homes across the city Median sale price What homes actually sold for during a set period (no figure given here) Your home's market value What buyers are likely to pay for your particular home\n\nWhat is my Pasadena home actually worth? Your home's value is set by its own details, not the citywide middle. When I prepare an opinion of value, I look at: Location: the street and neighborhood, across 91101, 91103, 91104, 91105, 91106 and 91107. Size and lot: living area and the land it sits on. Beds, baths and layout: how the space works for the buyers who are likely to tour it. Condition and improvements: what has been updated, permitted or left as is. Recent nearby comparable sales: homes like yours that closed close by. Competing listings: what buyers can see for sale at the same time.\n\nThinking about selling your Pasadena home? Before you decide, it helps to know: what recent nearby sales look like for homes like yours; how your home's condition compares with theirs; whether improvements make financial sense before listing; a realistic price range for your address; and what you'd net after selling costs. For your specific tax or legal situation, ask your CPA or attorney. I'm Sidney Manzo with RE/MAX Dream Properties, in real estate since 1990, and I personally review properties for homeowners who want to understand their home's market value. You don't need to be ready to sell. If timing is on your mind, see How long does it really take to sell a house in Pasadena? Request my home value review"}