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Orange Heights

Orange Heights

$1,154,685 Average Value
$691 Average Price per Sq Ft
9 Homes For Sale

A historic Pasadena neighborhood

In an area that was once brimming with orange groves, Orange Heights was established in the early 1900s and became a hub for homes that typified the Arts and Crafts movement, thanks to their high level of craftsmanship, style and details. More than 100 years later, the neighborhood retains much of that early 20th-century charm, thanks to its listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Additionally, it's conveniently located near major freeways and many of Pasadena's exciting features, like Old Town Pasadena and The Rose Bowl. “I think buyers choose Orange Heights because of the charm of the neighborhood and the walkability — it’s about a 30-minute walk to Old Town Pasadena. And I think people are drawn to the types of homes there,” says Steven Galindo, Realtor at The Agency.

Orange Heights sits just south of The San Gabriel Mountains.
Orange Heights sits just south of The San Gabriel Mountains.
The Rose Bowl is less than a mile away from Orange Heights.
The Rose Bowl is less than a mile away from Orange Heights.
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Classic California homes

Orange Heights’ residential blocks are lined with Craftsman and California bungalows from the 1910s to the 1930s featuring clapboard siding, large front-facing windows, wide roofs with overhanging eaves and spacious front porches. Many of them boast roomy, manicured front yards and back yards large enough for a detached garage. The streetscapes are picturesque: views of the San Gabriel Mountains to the north, homes on elevated lots reinforced by arroyo and concrete retaining walls and closely spaced mature trees lining each residential street, complete with wide sidewalks, perfect for an after-dinner stroll. Home prices in the neighborhood range from $760,000 to a little under $2 million.

Craftsman homes are in abundance in the neighborhood of Orange Hills.
Craftsman homes are in abundance in the neighborhood of Orange Hills.
Large trees, bushes and gardens offer privacy in Orange Heights.
Large trees, bushes and gardens offer privacy in Orange Heights.
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John Muir High during the 2021-22 school year, managed to go to the CIF-SS playoffs.
John Muir High during the 2021-22 school year, managed to go to the CIF-SS playoffs.

STEM magnets, arts programs and early college credits

The Pasadena Unified School District serves Orange Heights. Students may attend Washington Elementary STEM Magnet for elementary school, then advance to Charles W. Eliot Arts Magnet Academy for middle school. John Muir High School has a B-plus rating from Niche and features an Early College Magnet program in partnership with Pasadena City College, allowing students to earn college credits tuition-free. Private options include Polytechnic School, a pre-kindergarten through 12th grade school rated A-plus by Niche, and Maranatha High School.

City parks and mountain preserves

While Orange Heights itself is predominantly residential, locals looking for a bit of fresh air can head to Washington Park, off El Molino Avenue, for its five acres of green space, athletic fields and playgrounds. Residents also have easy access to nearby outdoor spaces like Eaton Canyon Natural Area, a vast preserve located to the northeast of Pasadena, which offers hiking trails, a nature center and waterfall views.

Elevated view of Washington Park park in Pasadena, California.
Elevated view of Washington Park park in Pasadena, California.
You can find tons of walking trails around Pasadena, like Eaton Canyon a local favorite.
You can find tons of walking trails around Pasadena, like Eaton Canyon a local favorite.
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Central Pasadena Shopping and Dining

Orange Heights is just north of Old Town Pasadena, a walkable retail district initially established in 1874 and today features national chains like Pottery Barn, Apple and Target. Locals can pick up groceries at Food 4 Less, located off North Lake Avenue. Not too far from there is Roma Market, an Italian grocery store that also holds the distinction of serving what many call the best Italian sandwich in Pasadena.

Find the Apple store in Old Town Pasadena for all your technology needs.
Find the Apple store in Old Town Pasadena for all your technology needs.
Enjoy a true Italian market at Roma, a one of a kind deli which serves "The Sandwich".
Enjoy a true Italian market at Roma, a one of a kind deli which serves "The Sandwich".
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Getting around Pasadena

The neighborhood is conveniently near the I-210 and I-134 interchange, which is perfect for traversing the rest of LA County or the Inland Empire. Major thoroughfares such as Lake Avenue and Washington Boulevard provide easy access to downtown Pasadena and other parts of the Los Angeles metro area. These roads are crucial for residents who commute to work or seek leisure and shopping options outside the neighborhood. Orange Heights is also served by the Metro Local bus on routes 256 and 662 and the Pasadena Transit bus on routes 31 and 32.

Nearby Events

Orange Heights participates in Pasadena's annual events like the Craftsman Weekend, hosted by Pasadena Heritage, and the Pasadena Chalk Festival, where artists create temporary masterpieces on the pavements of Paseo Colorado.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Bob Hope

24 min drive

Bus

Los Robles & Mountain

Bus

Lake & Mountain

Bus

Fair Oaks Ave & Orange Grove Blvd

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Los Robles & Orange Grove

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Fair Oaks Ave & Jackie Robinson Ctr

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Orange Grove Blvd & Marengo Ave

Bus

Lake Ave & Washington Blvd

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Orange Heights US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 6 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
1,519
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Median Year Built
1923
Months of Supply
3.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,484
Significantly below the national average
1,934
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,266
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
953
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,010
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405

Open Houses

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
11
Median Rent
$2,745
Median Single Family Home Rent
$4,000
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$4,400
Median Townhouse Rent
$2,495
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$4,950
Median Condo Rent
$2,195
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$2,523

Demographics

Total Population
11,546
Median Age
38
Population Density
23 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$72,460
Below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$92,477

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
72.6%
Below the national average
89%
College Graduates
30.7%
Advanced Degrees
14.1%
% Population in Labor Force
70%
Above the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
20''
Average Winter Low Temperature
45°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Fairly bikeable

Bikeability®

40 / 100

Moderately walkable

Walkability®

70 / 100

Some public transit

Transit®

40 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

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