Signals
Pasadena
Severn
Climate
73 · Top 36%
vs73 · Top 36%
Physical resilience
94 · Top 6%
vs94 · Top 5%
Housing affordability
88 · Top 37%
vs90 · Top 31%
Access
98 · Top 19%
vs98 · Top 19%
Economic stability
83 · Top 4%
vs80 · Top 7%
Measured values
| Metric | Pasadena | Severn | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,309 | 58,402 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $129,727 | $134,423 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $56,178 | $58,519 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 2,298/sq mi | 3,185/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $423,400 | $479,200 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $2,393 | $2,175 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 83.7% | 71.0% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.2% | 46.1% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 5.7% | 5.7% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 89°F | 89°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 25°F | 25°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 45.0" | 45.0" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 6 mi | 3 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 33.3 min | 30.1 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 35.9 | 36.5 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
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