Home Insurance in South Pasadena, California
Homes in South Pasadena carry a median value of $1,640,000 - 97% higher than the Los Angeles County median.
Older homes can cost more to insure or rebuild because of aging wiring, roofing and plumbing. The typical home in South Pasadena was built around 1953. About 64% of homes were built before 1960, about 22 points above Los Angeles County's 43%.
The housing stock in South Pasadena is 52% single-family homes and 34% apartments in buildings with 5+ units. The rest are 2-4 unit or other housing types.
72% of owner-occupied homes in South Pasadena carry a mortgage, and mortgage lenders require hazard insurance for as long as the loan is active.
About 44% of occupied homes in South Pasadena are owner-occupied. The vacancy rate is 6%; vacant or unoccupied homes typically need a different coverage form than an owner-occupied policy.
In South Pasadena, 71% of homes are primarily heated with natural gas.
Los Angeles County had 12,157 active NFIP flood policies as of September 2026. Its top FEMA-rated hazard is inland flooding (Very High). See the full Los Angeles County home insurance overview for all FEMA hazard ratings and flood coverage details. Flood damage is excluded from a standard homeowners policy.
In California, the statewide average premium for a standard HO-3 homeowners policy is $1,655 per year (NAIC, 2023 data).
Key figures
| Median home value | $1,640,000 |
|---|---|
| Median year built | 1953 |
| Owner-occupied share | 44% |
| Share of owner-occupied homes with a mortgage | 72% |
| Top county hazard | Inland Flooding (Very High) |
| Active NFIP policies in Los Angeles County | 12,157 |
| Home insurance premium | $1,655 - statewide average (NAIC, 2023 data) |
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Sources
Data last updated: 2026-09-29
- U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer Files (2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates (2024)
- FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025)
- FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP Redacted Policies v3 (2026)
- NAIC Dwelling Fire, Homeowners Owner-Occupied, and Homeowners Tenant and Condominium/Cooperative Unit Owners Insurance: Data for 2023 (published 2026) (2023)