At a Glance
Median Income
$79,694
$30,129 per capita
Home Value
$630,700
Zillow: $736,478
Median Rent
$1,690/mo
41.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
362/100K
2,205/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
64.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.5%
11.2% smoking rate
How San Fernando Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows San Fernando's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is San Fernando a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
San Fernando residents earn a median household income of $79,694 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,129. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in San Fernando is $630,700 , 124% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $736,478. Median rent is $1,690/month, with 41.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
San Fernando reports 362 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 5% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,205/100K.
Education
16.1% of adults in San Fernando hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
64.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
San Fernando has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.
Data Overview
People
Population23,716
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density10,007/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born34.4%
Veterans1.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$79,694
Per Capita$30,129
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
C
Home Value$630,700
Rent$1,690
Ownership62.5%
Zillow$736,478
Housing Units6,686
Rent Burden41.0%
Crime
F
Violent362/100K
Property2,205/100K
Health
Obesity29.5%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain13.4 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation1,104 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+64.6%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute30 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries258
Did You Know?
San Fernando was founded in 1911.
The median home in San Fernando was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
34.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.