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Is Normandie Heights a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe278

Medium184

Low216

Other1075

92 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape21

Child involved67

Assault12

Other8

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime date	Crime description	Address	Crime category
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are handling a possible follow-up investigation involving a person with a complaint near 1st Street and a residential unit on South Bonnie Avenue in Pasadena.	S Bonnie Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106	Suspicious Activity
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, units are responding to a possible medical emergency involving a person found down in front of a location near South Arroyo Boulevard by Belfontaine Street and Grand Avenue.	S Arroyo Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible traffic hazard on southbound State Route 710 north of the 91 Freeway, where unknown debris is in the number one and two lanes on a blind curve, raising concern for passing motorcycles.	CA-710, Pasadena, CA	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency occurred after a fall near Mar Vista Avenue, close to Union Street and Yolo Street. Emergency units were dispatched to the scene.	Mar Vista Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, units are responding to a reported traffic collision near Colorado Boulevard and Wilson Avenue in Pasadena, with police already at the scene.	E Colorado Blvd & S Wilson Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a psychiatric medical emergency was reported near West Hammond Street, close to Lincoln Avenue and Willis Alley. Fire and police units were dispatched to the scene.	W Hammond St, Pasadena, CA 91103	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible traffic collision near East Washington Boulevard, along with separate calls for a carbon monoxide alarm near North Niagara Street and a medical emergency for chest pain near North Conlin Avenue in the Pasadena area. Police response to the traffic collision was later canceled.	E Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to a reported overdose near North Halstead Street by the A Line in Pasadena.	N Halstead St, Pasadena, CA 91107	Substance Use
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible robbery-related incident at an MTA platform near Montebello Drive and Fillmore, involving approximately four suspects, including one female.	Fillmore Station, Pasadena, CA 91105	Robbery Report
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency call was received near North Parkwood Avenue close to Colorado Boulevard and Walnut Street. Engine 34 took over the call after Engine 32 was canceled.	N Parkwood Ave & E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107	Medical Emergency

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Median Home Price

$1,510,537

Average Rent

$3,648

Vacancy Rate

5.3%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview

Normandie Heights is an urban Pasadena neighborhood with a high concentration of historic homes, 57.6% built in 1939 or earlier, exceeding 96% of US neighborhoods.

The vacancy rate is 5.3%, indicating stronger demand and fewer empty homes compared to many US neighborhoods.

UrbanHistoric HomesMixed Tenure

Quick Facts

Same-Sex Partner Residents	1.8%

Housing market and real estate character

Normandie Heights features small to medium single-family homes and apartments, many built before 1940, reflecting its historic character.

Historic Homes (Built 1939 or Earlier)	57.6%
Owner vs Renter Mix	Mixed ownership and rental occupancy

What buyers will notice right away

High share of historic homes appeals to buyers valuing older architecture.

Vacancy rate below average suggests stronger housing demand.

Families & Lifestyle

Normandie Heights has a diverse community with a notable presence of same-sex couples and a mix of occupations.

The neighborhood's mix of historic homes and diverse residents supports varied lifestyles.

Diverse Community — Includes significant same-sex couples and a range of ancestries, reflecting cultural variety.

Same-Sex Partner Residents	1.8%
Child Poverty Rate	18.9%

Demographics

Executive, Management, Professional Occupations	56.8%
Sales and Service Occupations	17.4%
Armenian Ancestry	1.7%
Canadian Ancestry	1.3%
English Language Speakers	63.2%
Spanish and Tagalog Speakers	Significant presence

Commute

Most residents commute 15 to 30 minutes, with many driving alone or carpooling.

Normandie Heights residents enjoy shorter commutes with moderate car dependency.

Shorter Commutes — Most spend 15-30 minutes commuting, less than average nationally.

Car Usage — Majority drive alone or carpool, reflecting typical suburban patterns.

Main Commute Time	15-30 minutes
Drive Alone Rate	53.7%
Carpool Rate	18.9%

Homes for sale near 91104

For-sale listings in this zip code. Open a property in HoodScore to run a safety report.

$1,169,900

3 bd | 1 ba | 1,452 sqft

1710 N Los Robles Ave

Pasadena, CA, 91125