The Town FilesPasadena, Maryland
Community in Anne Arundel County · population 32,979 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $423,400
- Household income
- $129,727
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 19 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 35.9
Pasadena is a community of 32,979 people in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The median home is worth $423,400, close to the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks more seaside character than 85% of Maryland towns.
How Pasadena ranks
Percentile among Maryland towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Maryland towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Pasadena is worth $423,400, close to the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $129,727, which is more affordable than 77% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $2,393 a month. 83.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pasadena | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $423,400 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $2,393 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $129,727 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 83.7% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1996 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Pasadena
| People | Pasadena | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.9 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.8% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 20.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.2% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.7% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 9.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.1% | — |
| Work from home | 20.5% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 31.6 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.7% | 94.3% |
Weather in Pasadena
July highs average 88.8°F and January lows 25.4°F. About 45.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 19.3 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 34 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 93 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pasadena since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 9, 1961 about 4.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 2 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 28, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 61 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 28, 2026.
Severe weather in Anne Arundel County since 1996
Anne Arundel County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3634: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4491: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3430: Covid-19 |
| March 4, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4261: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| November 20, 2012 | Hurricane | DR-4091: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Anne Arundel County
Anne Arundel County had 288,447 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $79,546 a year. Unemployment was 1.8% in 2023; in Pasadena itself the ACS puts it at 1.6%.
Public schools in Pasadena
12 public schools with 8,115 students, about 14.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake High | 9-12 | 1,427 | 17.2 |
| Northeast High | 9-12 | 1,366 | 17.3 |
| Chesapeake Bay Middle | 6-8 | 1,049 | 14.4 |
| Northeast Middle | 6-8 | 853 | 14.5 |
| High Point Elementary | PK-5 | 684 | 14.6 |
| Jacobsville Elementary | PK-5 | 502 | 13.2 |
| Bodkin Elementary | PK-5 | 499 | 14.7 |
| Sunset Elementary | PK-5 | 440 | 14.7 |
| Fort Smallwood Elementary | PK-5 | 404 | 13.0 |
| Pasadena Elementary | PK-5 | 330 | 11.4 |
| Lake Shore Elementary | PK-5 | 300 | 13.6 |
| Riviera Beach Elementary | PK-5 | 261 | 12.4 |
Towns near Pasadena
- Riviera Beach, MD1.8 mi · 12,384 people · home $350,300
- Glen Burnie, MD2.5 mi · 72,891 people · home $348,900
- Ferndale, MD4.5 mi · 17,091 people · home $327,600
- Severna Park, MD4.8 mi · 39,933 people · home $647,200
- Brooklyn Park, MD5.5 mi · 16,112 people · home $284,300
- Lake Shore, MD5.8 mi · 19,551 people · home $473,600
- Gambrills, MD6.5 mi · 3,034 people · home $584,800
- Linthicum, MD6.7 mi · 11,190 people · home $401,600
Pasadena questions
Is Pasadena, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pasadena scores better for retirees than 14% of Maryland towns and quieter than 41%. 11.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.9).
How much does a house cost in Pasadena?
The median owner-occupied home in Pasadena is valued at $423,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $129,727, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $2,393 a month.
What is the weather like in Pasadena?
July highs average 88.8°F and January lows 25.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.0 inches of precipitation a year and 19.3 inches of snow.
Does Pasadena get tornadoes?
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pasadena since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 9, 1961. The typical Maryland town has had 18.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)