Pasadena Hills in pictures
Census counts: 839 in 1940, a peak of 1,337 in 1970, 912 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2016 and 6 maps from 1933 on.
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A town of 881.
52% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Pasadena Hills, above both the Missouri town median (22%) and the median of U.S. towns (29%). Only 5 of the 248 Missouri towns we compare have a higher median age than Pasadena Hills. Pasadena Hills has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 839 in 1940, a peak of 1,337 in 1970, 912 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2016 and 6 maps from 1933 on.
Explore the history →Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Pasadena Hills. Close and well known come first.
Big draw13 mi State parkCahokia
Big draw8 mi Stadium & arenaThe Dome at America's Center
8 mi Stadium & arenaBusch Stadium
8 mi National ParkGateway Arch National Park2.2M visitors a year
7 mi Stadium & arenaEnterprise Center
13 mi LandmarkMonks MoundCahokia: Thank You (24 Millions ) views, CC BY 2.0 · The Dome at America's Center: Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0 · Busch Stadium: Lee Ann Ratledge, CC BY 4.0 · Gateway Arch National Park: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Enterprise Center: Haaron755, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Monks Mound: Skubasteve834, CC BY-SA 3.0
Who provides power, water and the rest in Pasadena Hills, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Pasadena Hills.
Most working residents leave Pasadena Hills for work: only 0% work in town. 4.2% of Pasadena Hills residents live below the poverty line, where Missouri’s towns sit at 14% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. Pasadena Hills’ average trip to work is 19 minutes.
| Pasadena Hills | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 4.2% | 14% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 19 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $70,000 | $62,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Elem.Largest public elementary schoolGrades 1–8 | Grades 1–8 | 214 | D |
NCES · EDFacts
Pasadena Hills has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 88°, January nights drop to 23° and about 17 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
20% of adults have diabetes in Pasadena Hills. Among 248 Missouri towns, just 3 have a lower share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Pasadena Hills. 51% of adults have high blood pressure in Pasadena Hills.
| Pasadena Hills | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 12% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 51% | 37% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 16% | 16% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 84% | 78% | 79% |
| What stands out | Pasadena Hills | MO |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 11.6% | 16.3% |
| Fewer adults with depression | 20% | 24.3% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 15% | 9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The typical Pasadena Hills home is worth about $260,000, up 1.2% in a year, close to the Missouri typical home.
| Pasadena Hills | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 74% | 64% | 73% |
| Median rent | $968 a month | $971 a month | $1,185 a month |
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 51% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Pasadena Hills since 1979.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
24 within 15 miles of the center of Pasadena Hills
About 7 of every 100 Pasadena Hills residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Missouri.
Where Pasadena Hills’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in Missouri, United States
Pasadena Hills is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2020 census, Pasadena Hills had a population of 912. The entire city is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Pasadena Hills has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.