Name: Pasadena
Address: Pasadena

About the neighborhood

Pasadena offers a serene setting with over 50 public green spaces, including Altadena Golf Course and Glenhaven Park, readily accessible to residents. The community features a variety of housing options, from charming single detached homes to spacious apartments with diverse unit sizes. Numerous coffee shops and restaurants provide excellent dining and social opportunities nearby. Its bike-friendly streets and convenient access to several highways, such as Foothill Freeway, make commuting straightforward. Education options are plentiful, with both public and private schools available close to most residences. Shopping needs are easily met thanks to a wide selection of grocery stores within easy reach throughout the area.

Characteristics

Transportation

Getting around as a pedestrian is rather practical for residents in this area; many daily needs can be carried out without a vehicle, and there are also a good number of businesses in proximity. It is also easy to commute by bike in this area. Moving around by car is convenient in Pasadena. It is convenient to park, and most properties for sale are a short drive from the nearest highway, such as Foothill Freeway. However, traveling by transit can be challenging in this area by reason of the infrequent service. Thankfully, residents profit from plenty of rapid transit stations with access to the Azusa - Long Beach. There are approximately 30 bus lines crossing the census county division, and it is very easy to get to a nearby bus stop from most houses.

Services

In this area, locals will generally be able to reach both primary and secondary schools without a car. Residents can choose between public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level. With respect to food, a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a short distance away in Pasadena. In addition, there is usually a restaurant or cafe in close proximity. Home buyers can find a fair number of nearby clothing stores.

Character

Pasadena is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the ambience of this census county division. Even though the ambience is not the most lively in this area finding one of the over 50 bars is easy as they are generally located a short distance away. Pasadena is quiet overall, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic, however noise can be bothersome closer to Glendale Freeway or Foothill Freeway. There are over 150 public green spaces close by for residents to check out, such as Eaton Canyon Open Space and The Cobb Estate, making them easy to access from the majority of locations within this area.

Car friendly8.0

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly5.0

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly6.8

Many pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a short walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is often practical

Transit friendly3.6

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants8.0

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Groceries8.0

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk