PROS & CONS about living in Pasadena California

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00:00 - (Introduction)
00:35 - (Pro1 - Location)
01:28 - (Con#1 - Public Education)
02:54 - (Pro#2 - Great weather)
03:49 - (Con#2 - City Regulations)
04:40 - (Pro#3 - Diverse Culture and Food)
05:19 - (Con#3 - Competitive Housing)
06:55 - (Pro&Con#4 - Home Prices)
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[@antoniox2040]

Pro# 3, diverse culture and food, is easy to overlook. I lived in Pasadena for about 9 years and was impressed with its demographics. There’s a diverse population with highly educated younger professionals. In my last condo building in Pasadena we had engineers, lawyers, people in the medical field etc. The city also promotes an active lifestyle. Walking for exercise and leisure is common. I just moved to San Dimas and while I landed in an area with a great public school system and many shops, I’m in more of a suburban environment. My wife and I were walking around the neighborhood and we got what seemed to be puzzled looks lol. Also the demographics in my new neighborhood are more working class people that got into the neighborhood when it was more affordable and the area became affluent around them. Pros and cons but I definitely miss Pasadena!

[@johncruise496]

Pasadena is a good and peaceful place to live. Close to the frenetic energy of LA to visit any time, but calmer here, I feel a sense of sanity. Ive always considered it my home town and I love that it's close to so many places to go to.

[@livinginpasadena]

Pasadena is great! The 110 Fwy gives you direct access to Downtown!

[@claudiomonreal4822]

There have been a good amount of shooting in Pasadena a child was killed in a drive by last year. It has its bad side also

[@telosa3]

im sorry but when you said frenetic? I am moving from nyc, so L.A was my original home, is a bit slow but im 70 now and looking for slow- Pasadena appeals mainly bc its calm but still has enuf actitivies to engage in~

[@alaplex100]

​@@livinginpasadenadirect access to hell.

[@ghostie7790]

you nailed it. I love love love Pasadena. Lived there for nearly 3 years.. I had to move back east with the Pandemic, but I'm so glad I was able to experience this place when I could. There's nothing like it and it's so close to everything when you want a mini vacation. I used to drive up to Santa Barbara for example, all the time.

[@livinginpasadena]

Glad to hear that! If you plan to move back my partners and I would be glad to help!

[@sigontw]

After living abroad for more than a year, I am so excited to be back to my townhouse in Pasadena next month! WooHoo!!!

[@livinginpasadena]

Pasadena is an awesome place to live! If you have any topics you think I should cover please let me know!

[@randywheeler5387]

I recently completed a partial home remodel on E. Howard. The homeowners have seen an increase in the value of 400k in 6 months. As far as permits for the renovations they are much easier to acquire than other states in which I work

[@livinginpasadena]

That’s awesome! I’m listing a 2bd/1bth house with ADU potential next month on Parkwood! If you have investors interested let me know!

[@pigjubby1]

$2 million homes with so much congestion?

[@anitanit5921]

I'm living in Europe and i dont know how and why KZbin decided that this video can be useful for me(and i also don't know why i wached it) but i'm so impress how professional you are in your area. I have never meet realtors like you and it is sad:( But if i diside move to California in one day i know for who i will looking for😅 (Just compliment with no sence)

[@livinginpasadena]

Thanks for the encouragement! If you are interested in visiting Pasadena or greater Los Angeles area let me know! I’ll show you around!

[@telosa3]

I lived in every country but lichtenstein - 15 yrs before coming back, my fav will always be italy for diversity, welcome-ness, and basically sense of humor, food and countryside, amalfi! but if you do move to the states, nyc is more cosmopolitan before you assimilate~ and then onto another city~

[@charlita25]

I miss living in Altadena/Pasadena 🌴 I’m here for the visuals of the city 🌃

[@ladawnwarren8570]

Good information! I have been looking to rent in Pasadena Haven’t found anything that I like yet. Definitely will use this Information in finding my next home. I love Pasadena nice and clean Right now I’m in downtown LA. Thanks for sharing!

[@livinginpasadena]

Great to hear that! I have another video specifically on how to look for your next apartment on my channel! Check it out!

[@CarolinvonPetzholdt]

Good video. Everything you said is true. I have been living in pasadena since 2008 and love it.

[@livinginpasadena]

Thanks Carolin! I noticed you take your birds out to parks to play. Which parks do you think are the best in Pasadena? Why?

[@theculture9406]

This is all cap people. Read the news and don't move here please. 😂

[@WheatenGreeting]

Nice video! Keep up the good work!

[@gioyose]

Thanks for all that info! I am planning my move in May and will like to rent, is there any particular realtor you recommend for renting? Or do you only work on buying/selling?

[@livinginpasadena]

Oh that’s great! Subscribe for my next video... it will be on how to get an apartment in a hot market! As for realtors working with tenants, It depends on the type of rental you’re looking for. You can text or email me details direct Text [phone] Email: [e-mail]

[@juanmachado1844]

I lived in Pasadena for 10 years before moving out of state. I loved it. Everything you need is there. I lived near Victory Park for 8 and at the Paseo Terraces for 2. I have no complaints. Pasadena public schools have always been iffy. It is a given you send your kids to private schools if you live in Pasadena. There was a big wind storm back in 2011 that knocked down many trees. Mortgages and rent are pretty high but that keeps it nice. It is the truth.

[@livinginpasadena]

Thanks for the input! I’ve lived in Pasadena for 8 years and I still think it’s one of the best cities in the Greater Los Angeles area.

[@GTO4]

I disagree wholeheartedly with your comment regarding the public school system in Pasadena. I’ve lived here my entire life and although it has never been ranked as high as some surrounding school districts, it is not a “given” that you send your kids to private school if you live in Pasadena. I and my childhood friends have all been financially successful in our endeavors. Like anything else in life, if you are willing to invest your efforts regardless if you get your education from the public school system or private, there will be positive results. My friends and I had no problems whatsoever getting into notable colleges. Private schools are not only overrated but are also not a true example of what the real world is like. Several of my friends that actually attended private school had culture shock once they attended college because of the limited exposure to different ethnicities and economic classes.

[@livinginpasadena]

@@GTO4 There isn’t anything wrong with schools in Pasadena but the current 3bd/2bth median home price is over $1M and buyers who spend that much usually want prestigious schools to go along with it.

[@intrepid_astronaut]

We've had a property in Pasadena for the past ten years or so and have most certainly noticed the uptick on homelessness and crime. Of course, this has been seen across a great deal of Los Angeles.

[@leonnoel3116]

This was very helpful thankyou!

[@livinginpasadena]

Glad to hear that! If you have other Pasadena topics ideas let me know!

[@aidenw207]

Are the trees on the sidewalk protected, or are the trees on your front lawn and backyard protected?

[@jimryan5280]

You provided a very objective overview of the pros and cons of Pasadena. As an east coaster I must say how I envy your weather, especially watching the Rose Parade every January. I've been studying up on the LA area and Pasadena has always intrigued me. It seems like a charming city. I'd like input from you or residents regarding public transportation options as I know Metro Rail has a line serving Pasadena, how reliable do residents find it? Someday I'll make it to your area and Pasadena is tops on my list.

[@livinginpasadena]

Sure! Public transportation is usually clean and reliable however Unless you live right next to a Metro or Bus stop, you usually have to anticipate 20-30 min walk from the stop to your home. There is a public van service called Metro Micro which helps but I haven’t tried it myself.

[@wellesradio]

YMMV when it comes to the weather. What are you comparing it to? I would say the weather is worse than many of its neighbors due to the fact that it’s right in the foothills. If it’s 85° in LA, you can be sure it’s nearing an oppressive 100° in Pasadena. So I would put the weather in the CON category relative to much of LA county.

[@livinginpasadena]

You're right! I have to admit it's been getting really hot lately. I only walk my dog in the morning and evenings before sunset so it's not too bad but going out around noon is pretty hot now.

[@jazzfan7491]

85 in LA means 60 in Santa Monica. Very cold there in the winter.

[@jinjysbro]

Keep in mind, both Altadena and Sierra Madre has the same school district as Pasadena, which is Pasadena Unified School District.

[@livinginpasadena]

Thanks! Good to know that!

[@telosa3]

great information, thank you Kevin

[@livinginpasadena]

Glad to hear! Thanks for the support!

[@alissagmyrek2050]

love Pasadena!!!! San Marino and Huntington library rock !! Where did you go to high school??

[@livinginpasadena]

Went to Arcadia high school! Living next door in Pasadena now!

[@RiteshAcharya]

I've got Pasadena ArtCenter College of Design in my list of colleges for my design degree. This video definitely helps!

[@livinginpasadena]

Congratulations! I've worked with a few Art Center animators in the past. There are many jobs working for Disney, Warner Brothers in neighboring cities like Burbank and Glendale. If you're interested in buying something in the future let me know! Glad to help!

[@RiteshAcharya]

@@livinginpasadena I've not yet applied, but I'm soon going to And thanks, I'll definitely get in touch if I'm going 😃

[@abc123fhdi]

The reason the schools suck is because all the wealthier areas send their kids to private school. The areas north of the 210 are more sketchy and there are gang issues and shootings/robberies tend to happen more frequently. Despite this, even in this area prices are on the high side compared to other areas but cheaper than south of the 210. Particularly NW Pasadena is pretty bad with crime being an ongoing issue, though the area around the rose bowl is nice. If you have children or plan to, better to buy a place in South Pas, San Marino, Temple City, Arcadia or La Canada. You're still close to Old Town, PCC, Cal Tech and JPL. Check to confirm which school district you are in as city boundaries and school district don't correspond.

[@livinginpasadena]

It’s not that Pasadena public schools are bad. Most clients feel Pasadena public schools just aren’t prestigious enough to warrant the housing cost here.

[@sampaguita12345]

love pasadena!

[@WORLD-OF-MERLIN]

I bought a 1 bdrm. 1.5 bath condo at 125 N Allen Ave in Pasadena this last Sept. for $400k and I feel like I bought at bubble 2.0. I feel like the price can't possibly appreciate anymore over the next 5 years. So, I'm already thinking of selling for fear of prices might come down a bit within the next 5 years. No one has a crystal ball, but since you're a local agent, do you think prices will still appreciate, depreciate, or will stay flat considering the eventual ending moratorium and etc.?

[@livinginpasadena]

Congrats Elliott! I'm seeing lender appraisers not keeping up with property prices right now. I'm seeing buyer's having to borrow money from family to make up the difference. This is definitely not sustainable and I think prices will be a flat line soon. I don't see prices dropping because we have huge buyer demand, even after moratorium ends the supply won't be enough to satisfy demand.

[@WORLD-OF-MERLIN]

@@livinginpasadena When you say prices will be flat line soon, do you mean that they will stay at whatever price they've already appreciated or will come down to previous prices; ;which would be slightly lower than present time?

[@livinginpasadena]

I think it will reach a peak at current prices and gradually decrease over time next year as rising interest rates makes monthly payments more expensive. I don’t think we will see a crash and see a sudden price decrease. Interest rates won’t stay low so If you locked in a good monthly payment you’re in a good position.

[@pigjubby1]

@@livinginpasadena Low interest rate are baiting people into a mortgage that will haunt the buyer for 30 years, and that is not even including the property tax. Let's hope the inflation that is coming won't affect employment.

[@livinginpasadena]

@@pigjubby1 I actually think In 5-10 years people will look back and wish they had the payments they were able to lock in today. Its unlikely property prices in nice areas like Pasadena will drop low enough to actually to offset inflation and lower monthly payments.

[@intrepid_astronaut]

Pasadena is a phenomenal area, it's centrally located and the neighborhoods are beautiful. It really is cream of the crop when it comes to high-end neighborhoods in the greater Los Angeles area.

[@livinginpasadena]

Thanks for your input! Glad to see another fan of this city!

[@pasadenaphil8804]

Nailed it.

[@livinginpasadena]

Thanks! Let me know if there are other topics you’re interested in covering!

[@Shmoney_gunns420]

Me and my girlfriend was living in Los Angeles then we moved back to my home state Chicago. now we are looking for a 1 bed room in Pasadena california. We need some help on finding a good location where it's quite . great food. Workout gym maybe and affordable rent

[@livinginpasadena]

Oh nice! Email me: [e-mail] and Let’s setup a Google Chat meeting!

[@livinginpasadena]

@@zarinbashir6134 Congratulations! Use this link to schedule a Google meet calendly.com/realtorkevinkuo

[@livinginpasadena]

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[@akailah]

May be moving there with my then husband! I’m nervous cause we would be newly married, plus paying for University (just him) and I’m worried we won’t be able to find a place we can afford to stay, so I really appreciate these videos getting me more familiar with Pasadena! I’ve only lived along the East Coast of the US.

[@livinginpasadena]

Rents aren’t the cheapest in Pasadena but I’m sure you’ll love it here!

[@gennmariezam923]

You have not mentioned South Pasadena who I believe have a relatively good conservative public school. Give me your take on that. Give comments on San Gabriel schools and rental as well

[@livinginpasadena]

In my opinion South Pasadena has better schools but rent is more expensive especially when renting or buying bigger 3bd homes. It really depends on your financial strength and goals!

[@TBONE82]

If you can find a home in Pasadena!!🙄

[@lagituaivaflinders6587]

Thanks Kevin. God bless.

[@livinginpasadena]

Thank you! God bless you as well!

[@markoakes8620]

Intrigued with Pasadena. What would a small brick in a tree-lined street cost?

[@livinginpasadena]

Haha...the price of homes is largely caused by city policy. The city charges alot of fees and restricts you on size and height of buildings. I've heard it'll costs around $40K for a new home building permit.

[@LinusFeynstein]

Van Halen are from Pasadena. That’s reason enough to love it.

[@wickedcitywoman]

best comment 💯

[@fz634]

I agree with what you said that’s why I usually recommend to friends to live in Eagle rock or Glendale if they’re going to be working in Pasadena... but I think Glendale has gone up in prices as well now

[@yarchism]

If you value diversity/ access to food/ shops and don't want to assist in gentrification Pasadena is way better.

[@PARISTheSpanishSinger]

Hey my fam and I are looking to move here but rent first. I’m looking forward to your video about renting! Could I give you a call?

[@livinginpasadena]

Sure! Schedule Online Meeting with this link: bit.ly/2RvMPf0

[@macmcintosh646]

I always loved Pasadena I use to live there in the late 70's

[@livinginpasadena]

Thanks for input! You’ll really love it now! The city has gentrified a lot since then!

[@natalieohlsson7777]

I’m planning on moving to Pasadena in March. So excited. Great video, thank you!

[@livinginpasadena]

Oh great! If you have questions let me know! If you’re going to rent, subscribe for my next video....it’ll be on how to get an apartment in a hot market.

[@macy8210]

Don’t do it crime here is on the rise!! Pasadena is worse than Compton now

[@highlyfe600]

@@macy8210 been in Pasadena since 1975 Pasadena is not worse than Compton. Not even close do disgrace the City with inaccurate comments.

[@v.a.entertainment1889]

@@macy8210 well Pasadena has always had gangs and crime it’s just spiking a bit that’s all all these new people entering our city think it’s rich billionaires road all in Pasadena y’all gotta understand it’s been hood since the 70s in some parts

[@v.a.entertainment1889]

@@highlyfe600 well in the 80s it was pretty rough and most of the gangs in Pasadena coke from south la and Inglewood but Compton rappers would come to Pasadena and hang out with a lot of the guys here so I mean theres always been a connect with those cities and Dena but not much anymore

[@johnmoreno96]

I have lived in Pasadena for many years and it is a great city but there are some current issues here in the city. First there is a homeless problem around some parks, streets and Colorado Blvd. Another thing there is more crime, especially in certain areas, like north of the 210 freeway. Pasadena is great but it does have some serious problems.

[@lesli3203]

I am curious if you have ventured out to other areas in Los Angeles County recently? Homelessness is a very sad state of affairs in a county with so much wealth. But, compared to other cities, Pasadena homelessness is far less acute. Here, we also have Union Station Homeless Services, so no one ever has to go without food. Same with crime - sure we have areas where crime is concentrated such as north of the 210, but in general I’d have to disagree that we have serious problems. Of course, that depends on what your definition of serious is. In general living in Pasadena has been a wonderful experience for me, especially after living in concentrated crime-ridden areas such as West Hollywood and Hollywood, where homelessness is rampant.

[@johnmoreno96]

@@lesli3203 I agree other parts of L.A. are far worst in crime and homelessness but I have noticed a increase in homeless in Pasadena along the freeways with more fires. Also some shootings(possibly gang related) in Pasadena.

[@lesli3203]

@@johnmoreno96 that’s so true. Unfortunately it’s endemic in all of Los Angeles and even the entire west coast. I also believe the shootings are mostly gang related based on where they occur. But, in general we’re in ok shape compared to many other areas where tents, rampant drug use, and crime can’t be avoided. I think I was being defensive due to your choice of words “serious” 😉. Serious, I suppose, is all relative.

[@highlyfe600]

Like every in Cali, Glendale , Eagle Rock even Alhambra have their own challenges related to crime. The SGV is one of the most beautiful places in California

[@lesli3203]

@@highlyfe600 I moved here from Hollywood. Best move ever.

[@stmliz]

Hi, I am in the process to move to Pasadena, CA from New Jersey. Can you help me find an apartment in Pasadena?

[@livinginpasadena]

Thats great! Let’s setup a time to talk! Use following link: bit.ly/2RvMPf0

[@rhondamcknight2596]

Why would prices go down during the pandemic?

[@livinginpasadena]

Many people thought prices would decline as people worked remotely and moved to less expensive areas. This wasn’t the case for Pasadena as I saw people from more expensive areas move in.

[@florencecantero857]

👍good to know can do other areas

[@livinginpasadena]

Thanks! Which areas would you be interested in covering?

[@georgeobrientheroninrealto2693]

Hi Kevin, I'm looking for an agent in the Los Angeles area to collab with. I referred a friend who recently moved to Westwood and he had a not so good experience with agent even though the deal closed. Let me know if you are interested. Thanks!

[@livinginpasadena]

Sounds great! Happy to help! When is a good time to talk? Text [phone]

[@emmettdelly441]

My Dad just got a job in LA and we are thinking about moving to Pasadena!

[@livinginpasadena]

Sounds great! Let me know if there are other topics you're interested in covering!

[@angelauriu1588]

If you have school age children please consider our public schools. This realtor needs to do more research on our schools. They are great.

[@v.a.entertainment1889]

Did y’all move to Pasadena?

[@lunaeclipse5768]

how about the safety of the place?

[@livinginpasadena]

It depends on the neighborhood, Pasadena is pretty spread out! For crime data check out a website called neighborhoodscout.com

[@mariaagnes1383]

HELLO THANK FOR SHARING . I am also planning to apply pasadenacity college. how about cash down job for international students In pasadena.

[@livinginpasadena]

Great to hear that! Not sure what you are asking? Please text me or book an appointment through my video description!

[@ReneeMalone]

Pasadena is a nice place to look at! However, it is unaffordable to live there plus it cost more to eat then in LA. I miss Pasadena!

[@livinginpasadena]

You can still enjoy everything Pasadena has to offer by living in more affordable nearby cities like Alhambra and Temple City!

[@thewebstylist]

Not even gonna watch as LOVE MY ‘DENA HOOD 5 years after working Green n Arroyo Old Towne hollaaaa 🙌🏻🌴❤️🎶🥳🕊️

[@samhell3520]

Hooray

[@yarchism]

Only con is it's pricey but you def get what you pay for here. Best city in LA county easily

[@livinginpasadena]

Cost of rent is on the high side but there neighboring cities around that will allow you to enjoy lower rents like Alhambra, Arcadia, Temple City.

[@Armando.Sepulveda]

Does Pasadena have any night life?

[@livinginpasadena]

Most places close around 9:00-10:00pm. There are a few bars and pubs in Old Pasadena that open to 12:00am but they’re spread out around town making it difficult to pub crawl.

[@user-dk3ty2jh4h]

캘리포니아 패서디나시 웬트워스기까지 거리가 가까운지요?

[@livinginpasadena]

Sorry I can’t read Korean but I’ll be happy to answer any questions. Just schedule a call!

[@davidleeking4526]

volume? Is the volume super quiet for you guys too?

[@livinginpasadena]

Sorry I was using a bad mic for that video. I got a better boom mic for future videos :)

[@sarvfatehsingh8531]

I am looking for a really cheap place to stay. Currently enrolled in Art Center college of design. Want to move by September .... so hit me up if you looking for a roomie

[@livinginpasadena]

For rooms for rent I would check with the Art Center school for student roommate Facebook groups and places4students.com. Landlords and tenant looking to sublease post rooms on those sites.

[@beyoncerihanna6710]

so you can buy a home but you can’t refurbish it?

[@livinginpasadena]

You can remodel but if it requires permits it maybe be slow and expensive process.

[@samhell3520]

Take control of the car radio

[@samhell3520]

One stop sign maybe

[@42Laj]

There are bears there. I live in the Bay Area, I have a colleague who left Pasadena because of the huge bears. They drift into the back yards, and come after your pets. No way, I could deal with that!! I've never seen a bear in my entire life, other than on TV.

[@livinginpasadena]

Thanks for the input! If you live towards the North near the San Gabriel mountains wildlife frequently show up!

[@42Laj]

@@livinginpasadena - You're welcome.

[@jazzfan7491]

Sierra Madre yes. Pasadena no.

[@samhell3520]

Radar Love.

[@jesusgarcia-hk5jx]

Pasadena was the best in 80s 90s and early 2000 then gentrification happened all the lovely wood bungalows and brick and stine building became stucco and cheap construction.

[@livinginpasadena]

There are still historical bungalow homes but the trend is moving away from those. Luxury Builders don’t think they’re fancy enough and they’re too expensive to build as an entry level home.

[@jesusgarcia-hk5jx]

@@livinginpasadena that's why developers are building multi family homes with cheaper materials . and even if a property is a historical landmark mist of of it is renovated. Very little is left untouched. What's historical about it if 30/40% is replaced with cheap material that is not original to the time period.

[@TheAiUniverse2023]

If I went it would be to meet Sheldon

[@livinginpasadena]

Caltech!!

[@tufotostudio]

Don't forget the Doo Dah Parade.

[@badpuddytatt]

God bless anyone that wants to move to CA! Currently planning my escape. Shitty DA has caused crime to increase like crazy, criminals being released from jails everyday, terrible traffic, some of the strictest lockdown policies in the country. Don’t be stupid, cherish your freedom!!!!!!!!!!

[@johncruise496]

I've been to other places, it's boring

[@rhondamcknight2596]

Tex@$$ is run by the dumbest Governor on earth. Floriduh is run by a Governor that would rather kill its citizens to get elected President.

[@jazzfan7491]

MAGA!!

[@kumarayush4967]

MAN, the education is costly there. And I can bet entering in a governmental school or college has to be tough...

[@livinginpasadena]

It’s more affordable if you are a california resident and attend public school. If you’re really gifted private colleges like Caltech and Art Center do offer scholarships.

[@samhell3520]

Dooley

[@samhell3520]

D-Dooley

[@user-mv9tt4st9k]

Move your families into Monrovia. The schools there pretty good. I lived in the Pasadena area for the majority of my life. Not all of the neighborhoods in Pasadena are good. Also, what the developers have done to areas like Walnut Avenue from Orange Grove to Allen Avenue looks rather sad.

[@v.a.entertainment1889]

You I agree what did the developers do just curious because I do a lot of stuff in that area

[@julesrandolph7910]

Diversity matters to much to me. What makes pasadena better is the diversity that aside from long beach is non existent at this level in LA county and the schools get a way less worse rap than deserving.

[@lzeng78]

1

[@whiskywithkiwi772]

I'm here for tinashe ...

[@livinginpasadena]

the singer??

[@whiskywithkiwi772]

Yup

[@BobbieDraper]

lmao same

[@samhell3520]

Sky fox

[@samhell3520]

OPC business

[@samhell3520]

Speeding

[@samhell3520]

75 dolla

[@samhell3520]

Pull it over. Call a Tow truck

[@Shmoney_gunns420]

He's reading from a board

[@Inyourlovingarms]

Con #5 Homeless people.

[@livinginpasadena]

You would have to leave Los Angeles area avoid that.

[@tgreco6501]

I'm afraid of bears. Bears in Pasadena.

[@livinginpasadena]

If you have small dogs I’d watch out for coyotes.

[@dtna]

Bears, coyotes, bobcats, raccoons, etc.. I lived here for ~40 years. Very conservative, no cholo graffiti, and a safe place to live. But, it may not be affordable to buy a house here. Over the past ~36 months, prices have gone through the roof. If you can afford it, it is a very nice neighborhood right next to San Marino. The Pasadena PD is just O.K..

[@samhell3520]

Ask him to pull the car over

[@pinhk]

Standardized test scores are NOT how to compare schools. If the other districts had the same population, then use the test. But Pasadena is a small city with the population of a small city. The fact that white and privileged parents choose to segregate the schools make comparisons useless. Unless he has visited the campus and seen the amazing work of the educators of PUSD he is just criticizing something he knows nothing about. He should take a tour or talk to someone at PEF or PEN before making unfounded declarative statements in videos.

[@julesrandolph7910]

Exactly

[@claraeyvonne]

I wholeheartedly agree! I know a parent of a Pasadena Poly student and she said the teachers there aren’t even credentialed by the state of CA and sometimes don’t even have a degree! She only sends her kids there to establish a network with the affluent kids so that they may establish relationships that will lead to high paying employment! Public school teachers are highly qualified. Pasadena also has the highest number of private schools which originated due to “white flight” to avoid integrating their children with children of color.

[@badpuddytatt]

Born and raised in Los Angeles since 89. Pasadena is over populated and ridiculously expensive. Not worth it. Stay away

[@livinginpasadena]

Sorry to hear that! Since last year I've actually seen a surge of people from more expensive areas in Southern California move into Pasadena. I've also seen locals move North to Santa Clarita or East to Upland Ontario area. There will always be markets where people are financially stronger and weaker than you. If you position yourself to be in an area where you're stronger you'll have a better time.

[@julesrandolph7910]

Literally no cons

[@v.a.entertainment1889]

That he listed haha There are tons of you actually live here

[@yarchism]

@@v.a.entertainment1889 I live here. There are none besides it being a little pricey. But you get what you pay for here unlike the so called "nice parts" of la like west LA / Fairfax etc. Pasadena is the best city in LA county hands down.

[@f.l.y.l.a.6025]

Wow. $30k??!! #Nonsense

[@livinginpasadena]

Lol…It’s just the way it is

[@glennisbriant5676]

Who is the num nut who decided that palm trees was a good idea. So wrong

[@livinginpasadena]

Lol…every tree is protected by the city here.

[@aidenw207]

@@livinginpasadena The trees on the sidewalk, or are the trees on your actual property protected.

[@livinginpasadena]

@@aidenw207 Sidewalk trees are always protected. Trees with trunk diameter more than 18” in your front yard are also protected.

[@pilenn_1628]

Don’t go north west

[@livinginpasadena]

Where should people go?

[@pilenn_1628]

@@livinginpasadena South Pasadena or East Pasadena ,

[@livinginpasadena]

Excellent choices!

[@armenbabasoloukian]

Lived here my whole life. Good assessment. Public school is horrible.

[@angelauriu1588]

I disagree. My kids are getting a really great education and lots of enrichment opportunities.

[@v.a.entertainment1889]

@@angelauriu1588 I don’t understand that I think that’s kinda untrue at least in my opinion especially at Muir but there can be some good things that come out of the Pasadena public schools I just don’t think there better to go to than private schools in Pasadena which are some of the best in the state

[@julesrandolph7910]

Horrible? Not at all they're actually good and way better than people say. Its just assumed that public schools with a significant amount of brown and black folks are bad. Pasadena is a great city

[@v.a.entertainment1889]

@@julesrandolph7910 when it comes to those public schools against others around the area they do poorly and that’s coming from a brown skin born and raised in Pasadena

[@angelauriu1588]

@@v.a.entertainment1889 Have you toured any of our PUSD schools recently? I think things have changed quite a bit. My daughter's friend who is black just received an AA degree from PCC her junior year at Muir due to the availability of the Early College Magnet. Her other friend who is black was accepted to Brown University last year. Her friend who is Latino was accepted to Cal Poly Pomona last year. There are many, many more examples. Please tour the school and speak directly with current Muir students before you disparage its name any further.