6.5 out of 10

Northeast

34.1653335077981 -118.077070770199
Great for
  • Internet Access
  • Parks & Recreation
  • Shopping Options
  • Childcare
  • Clean & Green
Not great for
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Who lives here?
  • Families with kids
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Reviews

3/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 3/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 5/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 5/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Parking 4/5
  • Cost of Living 2/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 3/5
  • Medical Facilities 3/5
  • Schools 4/5
  • Childcare 4/5
2yrs+
Editors Choice

"Ranch Homes, Mega-Church, Mall"

Unlike some of their neighbors to the west, this part of Pasadena is a bit newer—at least when compared to Bungalow Heaven. This is a neighborhood that clearly broke ground in the Fifties—as you can tell from looking over the sea of Ranch Style homes on its northern half. As one climbs up the gentle grade into the foothills of northern Pasadena, one finds wide leafy streets and the long flat homes that are so associated with the suburban America of the post-War period. The farther north you head, the wealthier the neighborhood becomes, but the difference in terms of homes is minimal and the only real sign of income differential are the automobiles parked outside of the bushy front lawns.

At the heart of the neighborhood is the First Nazarene Church—an immense place of worship that dominates the landscape just south of Hamilton Park. The church and its large congregation run several programs in the neighborhood—and do good works as far away as Peru.

Farther to the south, near the 210 and along Foothill Blvd., the neighborhood becomes very commercial and has all the usual suspects you would expect to cater to a well-off suburban neighborhood. The Hastings Village Shopping Center is home to Best Buy, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Whole Foods, and a number of restaurants (like Shogun and El Torrito). There is even a pretty good watering hole—Esquire Lounge.

All in all, however, this is like a million other places in the U.S.—same stores, same houses, same fast food suburban culture. If you like that sort of a complacent life-style, you will be comfortable here. If you are a hipster at heart, you will find this place soul-deadening.
Pros
  • Clean, Safe Streets
  • Strong Shopping Mall
Cons
  • Fast Food Culture
  • Very Bland
Recommended for
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees
4/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 3/5
  • Parks & Recreation 5/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Parking 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 3/5
  • Medical Facilities 5/5
2yrs+

"Nice Neighborhood North of Pasadena"

Northeast Pasadena is defined locally as two independent neighborhoods: Upper Hastings and Lower Hastings. The main access road is Sierra Madre Boulevard. The most prominent building in Hastings is The Church of the Nazarene which supposedly can be seen from outer space. The Van Halen Brothers grew up in Hastings. Hastings also has a popular annual Christmas Display.

Lower & Upper Hastings have a similar feel. Well maintained nice size homes averaging in the 1800 Sq. ft. range. Prices range from $375 for a 2br townhome to $1.2 million on the high side for a 4 br 3K sized home. Upper Hastings the Streets are a bit tighter, and more heavily treed. There is a large shopping area at Hastings Southernmost end and one at the corner of Sierra Madre and Michillinda.
Pros
  • Clean and well maintained
  • Lots of Shopping

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