Best Neighborhoods in Pasadena, CA

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Annandale, Brigden Ranch and Daisy-Villa share the highest overall score among 24 ranked Pasadena neighborhoods, at 3.7 out of 5.

Houseberry scores 24 Pasadena neighborhoods on schools, safety, amenities, price, value and appreciation. Overall scores in Pasadena run from 2.9 to 3.7 out of 5, and 0 score 4 out of 5 or higher. Median home prices range from $747,000 in Playhouse District to $2,969,000 in Oak Knoll across 24 priced neighborhoods.

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Annandale, Pasadena, CA

Overall Score : 3.7/5

SCHOOL2.9/5

SAFETY4.4/5

AMENITIES0.4/5

PRICE$1,789,000

APPRECIATION3.30 %

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Brigden Ranch, Pasadena, CA

Overall Score : 3.7/5

SCHOOL3.1/5

SAFETY4.2/5

AMENITIES0.8/5

PRICE$1,316,000

APPRECIATION-2.50 %

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Daisy-Villa, Pasadena, CA

Overall Score : 3.7/5

SCHOOL3.2/5

SAFETY4.1/5

AMENITIES0.5/5

PRICE$1,181,000

APPRECIATION-0.20 %

VALUE-

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East Orange Grove, Pasadena, CA

Overall Score : 3.6/5

SCHOOL3.2/5

SAFETY3.8/5

AMENITIES0.8/5

PRICE$1,229,000

APPRECIATION-2.00 %

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Hastings Ranch, Pasadena, CA

Overall Score : 3.6/5

SCHOOL3.2/5

SAFETY3.9/5

AMENITIES0.5/5

PRICE$1,498,000

APPRECIATION-0.70 %

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Lamanda Park, Pasadena, CA

Overall Score : 3.6/5

SCHOOL3.3/5

SAFETY3.8/5

AMENITIES0.9/5

PRICE$1,026,000

APPRECIATION-0.40 %

VALUE-

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North Pasadena Heights, Pasadena, CA

Overall Score : 3.6/5

SCHOOL3.0/5

SAFETY4.2/5

AMENITIES0.5/5

PRICE$1,454,000

APPRECIATION-2.70 %

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San Rafael, Pasadena, CA

Overall Score : 3.6/5

SCHOOL2.9/5

SAFETY4.3/5

AMENITIES0.3/5

PRICE$2,109,000

APPRECIATION1.50 %

VALUE-

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Sierra Madre Villa, Pasadena, CA

Overall Score : 3.6/5

SCHOOL3.1/5

SAFETY4.3/5

AMENITIES0.3/5

PRICE$1,535,000

APPRECIATION-0.20 %

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Chapman Woods, Pasadena, CA

Overall Score : 3.5/5

SCHOOL2.9/5

SAFETY4.1/5

AMENITIES0.3/5

PRICE$1,700,000

APPRECIATION-0.20 %

VALUE-

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Linda Vista, Pasadena, CA

Overall Score : 3.5/5

SCHOOL2.7/5

SAFETY4.2/5

AMENITIES0.3/5

PRICE$2,055,000

APPRECIATION-

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Historic Highlands, Pasadena, CA

Overall Score : 3.3/5

SCHOOL2.8/5

SAFETY3.7/5

AMENITIES0.9/5

PRICE$1,248,000

APPRECIATION-2.80 %

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Madison Heights, Pasadena, CA

Overall Score : 3.3/5

SCHOOL2.9/5

SAFETY3.8/5

AMENITIES0.8/5

PRICE$1,085,000

APPRECIATION-1.30 %

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Oak Knoll, Pasadena, CA

Overall Score : 3.3/5

SCHOOL3.1/5

SAFETY3.7/5

AMENITIES0.4/5

PRICE$2,969,000

APPRECIATION-1.30 %

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South Lake, Pasadena, CA

Overall Score : 3.3/5

SCHOOL2.6/5

SAFETY3.8/5

AMENITIES0.9/5

PRICE$783,000

APPRECIATION-2.20 %

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Bungalow Heaven, Pasadena, CA

Overall Score : 3.2/5

SCHOOL2.6/5

SAFETY3.6/5

AMENITIES0.8/5

PRICE$1,066,000

APPRECIATION-2.30 %

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Orange Heights, Pasadena, CA

Overall Score : 3.2/5

SCHOOL2.5/5

SAFETY3.7/5

AMENITIES0.8/5

PRICE$1,143,000

APPRECIATION-2.80 %

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Normandie Heights, Pasadena, CA

Overall Score : 3.1/5

SCHOOL2.7/5

SAFETY3.6/5

AMENITIES0.5/5

PRICE$1,009,000

APPRECIATION-1.60 %

VALUE-

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Northwest Pasadena, Pasadena, CA

Overall Score : 3.1/5

SCHOOL2.6/5

SAFETY3.8/5

AMENITIES0.5/5

PRICE$1,069,000

APPRECIATION0.10 %

VALUE-

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Old Pasadena, Pasadena, CA

Overall Score : 3.1/5

SCHOOL2.7/5

SAFETY3.3/5

AMENITIES1/5

PRICE$1,146,000

APPRECIATION-0.70 %

VALUE-

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Playhouse District, Pasadena, CA

Overall Score : 3.1/5

SCHOOL2.5/5

SAFETY3.4/5

AMENITIES1/5

PRICE$747,000

APPRECIATION-0.30 %

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Washington Square, Pasadena, CA

Overall Score : 3.1/5

SCHOOL2.5/5

SAFETY3.5/5

AMENITIES1/5

PRICE$980,000

APPRECIATION-2.80 %

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Garfield Heights, Pasadena, CA

Overall Score : 2.9/5

SCHOOL2.5/5

SAFETY3.3/5

AMENITIES0.7/5

PRICE$1,019,000

APPRECIATION-

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Villa Parke, Pasadena, CA

Overall Score : 2.9/5

SCHOOL2.4/5

SAFETY3.0/5

AMENITIES0.9/5

PRICE$750,000

APPRECIATION0.40 %

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Scores updated September 2026

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Pasadena neighborhoods: your questions, answered

What are the best neighborhoods in Pasadena?

Annandale, Brigden Ranch and Daisy-Villa share the highest overall score in Pasadena, at 3.7 out of 5. The next highest overall score in Pasadena is East Orange Grove, at 3.6 out of 5.

What are the best places to live in Pasadena?

Houseberry's highest-scored Pasadena neighborhoods are Annandale (3.7 out of 5), Brigden Ranch (3.7 out of 5) and Daisy-Villa (3.7 out of 5), out of 24 ranked on safety, schools, amenities and value.

What do homes cost in Pasadena's highest-ranked neighborhoods?

Across the top 5 Pasadena neighborhoods by overall score, the median home price is $1,316,000. Prices among those top 5 Pasadena neighborhoods run from $1,181,000 in Daisy-Villa to $1,789,000 in Annandale.

Which Pasadena neighborhoods rank highly overall at a lower price?

South Lake has the lowest median home price, $783,000, among Pasadena neighborhoods scoring 3.2 out of 5 or higher for overall score and priced below the Pasadena median of $1,163,500; South Lake scores 3.3 out of 5 for overall score. Lamanda Park (3.6 out of 5, $1,026,000) and Bungalow Heaven (3.2 out of 5, $1,066,000) also score 3.2 out of 5 or higher for overall score below the Pasadena median.

How many neighborhoods does Houseberry rank in Pasadena?

Houseberry ranks 24 neighborhoods in Pasadena. 0 Pasadena neighborhoods score 4 out of 5 or higher overall.

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