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South Pasadena, FL


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South Pasadena, Florida

Introduction to South Pasadena, Florida

South Pasadena, Florida, in Pinellas county, is 3 miles W of St Petersburg, Florida and 21 miles SW of Tampa, Florida. The city is considered part of the Tampa-Saint Petersburg-Clearwater metropolitan area. South Pasadena has a population of 5,778.

South Pasadena History

In 1874, South Pasadena was a part of the San Gabriel-Orange Grove Association. In 1875, some members of the association named the area Pasadena, and the people residing in the southern part of Pasadena began referring to themselves as South Pasadenans. On March 2, 1888, South Pasadena was officially incorporated with a population of about 500.

South Pasadena and nearby Attractions

  • St. Petersburg Museum of History
  • Gamble Plantation State Historic Site
  • Fort De Soto Park
  • Pier Aquarium
  • South Beach

Things To Do In South Pasadena

The St. Petersburg Museum of History offers insight into the history of St. Petersburg and the state of Florida. The Egmont Key State Park offers opportunities for swimming, boating, fishing, hiking and picnicking, while the nearby Clearwater Marine Aquarium is accessible from South Pasadena as well.

South Pasadena Transportation

Flights are available from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport.

South Pasadena Higher Education

Hillsborough Community College, the University of Tampa, Manatee Community College and the University of South Florida are some of the nearby colleges and universities.

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High Points

South Pasadena strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

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Walking and Biking to Work
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Top 5%trophySouth Pasadena Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of South Pasadena, FL

Comparing South Pasadena to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women78
Well-Paid Single Men46
Racial Diversity21
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married11
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults66
People Above Poverty67
People in Middle Class or Better57
Median Family Income35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home77
Short Commute Times57
Public Transportation Use23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Property Taxes65
Affordability of Rents55

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime58
Low Property Crime57
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