Population
Tysons
28,022
South Pasadena
26,297
Median Income
Tysons
$129,189
South Pasadena
$128,105
Home Value
Tysons
$640,500
South Pasadena
$1,545,100
Rent
Tysons
$2,478
South Pasadena
$2,218
Crime Rate
Tysons
N/A
South Pasadena
2.10
Cost of Living
Tysons
216.8
South Pasadena
253.6
Avg Temp
Tysons
N/A
South Pasadena
N/A
Unemployment
Tysons
4.6%
South Pasadena
4.8%
How Similar Are Tysons & South Pasadena?
South Pasadena is Tysons's #12 most similar city
5 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Tysons
28,022
South Pasadena
26,297
Both cities have similar populations — Tysons at 28,022 and South Pasadena at 26,297.
Political Leaning
Tysons
31.1%
South Pasadena
31.9%
Both cities lean Democratic with similar vote shares — 2% difference.
Unemployment
Tysons
4.6%
South Pasadena
4.8%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 6% difference.
Median Income
Tysons
$129,189
South Pasadena
$128,105
Both cities have similar median income — just a 1% difference.
Home Values
Tysons
$640,500
South Pasadena
$1,545,100
South Pasadena's home values is significantly higher than Tysons's — 59% difference.
Education
Tysons
60.0%
South Pasadena
52.7%
Tysons has a 12% higher education than South Pasadena.
Demographics
Tysons
45.3%
South Pasadena
41.0%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 9% difference.
Cost of Living
Tysons
216.8
South Pasadena
253.6
South Pasadena has a 15% higher cost of living than Tysons.
5 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. Tysons and South Pasadena share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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South Pasadena
Tysons leads in 4 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Tysons leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDTysons scores 298.5 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 400.0 in South Pasadena. Tysons has a living wage (family of 4) of $225,502 vs $263,789 in South Pasadena (15% lower). Tysons has a living wage (1 adult) of $95,405 vs $111,603 in South Pasadena (15% lower).
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Housing Market — South Pasadena leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSSouth Pasadena has a single-family homes of 51.3% compared to 18.9% in Tysons. South Pasadena has a median home value of $1,545,100 vs $640,500 in Tysons (59% higher). South Pasadena has a vacancy rate of 5.7% compared to 7.5% in Tysons.
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Jobs & Economy — Tysons leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSSouth Pasadena has a poverty rate of 5.1% compared to 6.7% in Tysons. Tysons has a work from home of 31.6% compared to 26.2% in South Pasadena. Tysons: 18,210 vs South Pasadena: 15,165 for labor force.
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Crime & Safety
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Schools & Education — Tysons leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauTysons has a bachelor's degree or higher of 60.0% compared to 52.7% in South Pasadena. Tysons has a high school diploma or higher of 64.7% compared to 57.6% in South Pasadena.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSTysons has a population of 28,022, about 1.1x the size of South Pasadena (26,297). Tysons skews younger with a median age of 36.1 vs 40.3.
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Tysons
South Pasadena
Healthcare — Tysons leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareTysons: 4.3 vs South Pasadena: 2.6 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
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Transportation & Commute
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSSouth Pasadena has a bicycle of 1.5% compared to 0.5% in Tysons. Tysons has a public transit of 4.8% compared to 3.5% in South Pasadena. Tysons has a work from home of 31.6% compared to 26.2% in South Pasadena.
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