How much are property taxes in South Pasadena, CA?
Homeowners in South Pasadena, CA pay a median of $9,937 (±$850) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $10,000 or more.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $8,003.
That is about 0.6% of the median home value of $1,640,000.
In South Pasadena, the median real estate tax went from $7,051 in 2015–2019 to $9,937 in 2020–2024 (+40.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $9,937 (±$850)
- With a mortgage
- $10,000 or more
- Without a mortgage
- $8,003
- Share of median value
- 0.6%
Real estate taxes in South Pasadena against Los Angeles County, its state and the nation
| South Pasadena | Los Angeles County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $9,937 (±$850) | $5,675 (±$32) | $5,124 (±$17) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $10,000 or more | $6,358 (±$38) | $5,839 (±$17) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $8,003 (±$1,582) | $4,169 (±$45) | $3,825 (±$19) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $1,640,000 (±$110,148) | $834,200 (±$2,194) | $734,700 (±$1,307) | $332,700 |
In South Pasadena, the median real estate tax is higher than in Los Angeles County ($5,675).
It is also higher than in California ($5,124).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Los Angeles County, South Pasadena ranks 20 of 139 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 113 of 1,056.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in South Pasadena
The median tax ($9,937) is 0.6% of the median home value ($1,640,000).
Across Los Angeles County the same ratio is 0.7%.
Across California it is 0.7%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
How property taxes in South Pasadena have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $7,051 (±$456) | $9,937 (±$850) | +40.9% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $1,071,000 (±$56,190) | $1,640,000 (±$110,148) | +53.1% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median real estate taxes in places near South Pasadena
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Pasadena | — | $9,937 (±$850) | — |
| Alhambra | 2.1 mi | $5,717 (±$227) | Lower |
| San Marino | 2.7 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| San Gabriel | 3.5 mi | $6,908 (±$420) | Lower |
| Pasadena | 3.7 mi | $6,843 (±$281) | Lower |
| San Pasqual | 3.7 mi | $7,712 (±$1,443) | Lower |
| Monterey Park | 4.4 mi | $5,957 (±$284) | Lower |
| East San Gabriel | 4.4 mi | $6,992 (±$583) | Lower |
| East Pasadena | 4.9 mi | $7,823 (±$1,082) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Alhambra, CA ($5,717), San Gabriel, CA ($6,908), Pasadena, CA ($6,843).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Los Angeles County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Rolling Hills Estates | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | San Marino | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Santa Monica | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Hasley Canyon | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Stevenson Ranch | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Topanga | $10,000 or more |
| 20 | South Pasadena | $9,937 (±$850) |
| 21 | Ladera Heights | $8,636 (±$949) |
| 22 | Pepperdine University | $8,617 (±$510) |
| 23 | Redondo Beach | $8,510 (±$489) |
| 24 (tie) | Sierra Madre | $8,344 (±$796) |
| 24 (tie) | Westlake Village | $8,344 (±$1,203) |
| 26 | El Segundo | $8,056 (±$1,150) |
Showing 13 of 139 places in Los Angeles County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about South Pasadena
How much are property taxes in South Pasadena?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in South Pasadena, CA is $9,937 (±$850) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in South Pasadena?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 0.6% of the median home value in South Pasadena, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in South Pasadena gone up?
In South Pasadena, the median real estate tax went from $7,051 in 2015–2019 to $9,937 in 2020–2024 (+40.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Are property taxes in South Pasadena higher than in Los Angeles County?
In South Pasadena, the median real estate tax is higher than in Los Angeles County ($5,675).
It is also higher than in California ($5,124).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Pasadena city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Pasadena city, California
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Pasadena city, California
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Pasadena city, California
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Pasadena city, California
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for South Pasadena city, California (place:73220, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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