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San Fernando.
About
Life in San Fernando
San Fernando is a community of 23,716 people in California. The median household income is $83,024, median rent runs about $1,748 per month, and median home values are around $674,700. The unemployment rate is 5.8%.
San Fernando at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.9%
Foreign-Born
35.7%
Broadband Internet
94.4%
of households
Population Growth
-2.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics35.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in San Fernando: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In San Fernando, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (73.2%), and 70.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.9%
of residents
65 and Older
13.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
39.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
10.4%
of households
Married Couples
54.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.78
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 14% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in San Fernando
In San Fernando, rent runs 14% below the CA average, and home values are 8% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
65.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
36.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
113.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,198
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
61.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1956
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $738,161 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in San Fernando and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Los Angeles County, which includes San Fernando, is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
San Fernando: Los Angeles County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Los Angeles County (county-wide) · Annual averages
San Fernando is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What San Fernando Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area
Commute29.8 min avg
How San Fernando residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In San Fernando, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 51% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 mi
Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR)
Medium hub3.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 24 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Major hub36.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 14% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in San Fernando runs 14% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
376.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,053.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
San Fernando Police Department
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 21 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
100.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Los Angeles County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Los Angeles County, which includes San Fernando, the most common type is high wind, with 21 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | High Wind | $3,000 |
| 2024 | 27 | High Wind | $5,000 |
| 2023 | 21 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 7 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 5 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 4 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 2 | Wildfire | None reported |
| 2018 | 3 | Debris Flow | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
167 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
San Fernando is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality74 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Los Angeles County, which includes San Fernando, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
74
Good Days
39
per year
Moderate Days
228
per year
Unhealthy Days
32
per year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
San Fernando is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate89°F summers, 46°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
San Fernando has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and warm winters (avg low 46°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
74°/52°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
82°/56°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
67°/46°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
18.6"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
76
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
1
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
39
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67°F | 47°F | 3.42" |
| Feb | 68°F | 47°F | 3.89" |
| Mar | 71°F | 49°F | 2.35" |
| Apr | 75°F | 52°F | 0.72" |
| May | 78°F | 56°F | 0.37" |
| Jun | 84°F | 60°F | 0.10" |
| Jul | 90°F | 64°F | 0.02" |
| Aug | 92°F | 64°F | 0.01" |
| Sep | 89°F | 62°F | 0.09" |
| Oct | 82°F | 56°F | 0.56" |
| Nov | 74°F | 50°F | 0.79" |
| Dec | 67°F | 46°F | 2.32" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in San Fernando
Uninsured
7.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside San Fernando's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.5 mi away · Mission Hills
Lac/olive View-ucla Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.5 mi away · Sylmar
Pacifica Hospital of the Valley
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4 mi away · Sun Valley
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education18.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in San Fernando
San Fernando's student/teacher ratio is 18.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 14.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
14.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near San Fernando (within 15 miles)
University of California-Los Angeles
15 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 33,475 students · in-state tuition $15,729 · 94% graduate · median earnings $88,581 (10 yrs after entry)
California State University-Northridge
6.3 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 32,691 students · in-state tuition $7,850 · 72% graduate · median earnings $63,721 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 15,832 students · in-state tuition $1,170 · 29% graduate · median earnings $52,411 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 13,436 students · in-state tuition $1,238 · 28% graduate · median earnings $47,028 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 10,509 students · in-state tuition $1,195 · 28% graduate · median earnings $46,476 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 7,999 students · in-state tuition $1,238 · 22% graduate · median earnings $45,697 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, 23 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for San Fernando
San Fernando has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (23 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
23 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
65 mi awayJuan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
75 mi awayChannel Islands National Park
National Park
87 mi awayPublic Libraries in San Fernando
San Fernando Library
217 N. Maclay Ave., San Fernando
Cities Near San Fernando
The closest cities within 60 miles
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San Fernando FAQ
Is San Fernando, California affordable?⌄
San Fernando's median rent is $1,748/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $83,024/year. Median home value is $674,700.
Is San Fernando, California safe?⌄
San Fernando's violent crime rate was 377 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2054 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in San Fernando, California?⌄
Los Angeles County, which includes San Fernando, has an unemployment rate of 5.7%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in San Fernando, California?⌄
The cost of living in San Fernando is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,748/month and median household income is $83,024/year. The median home value is $674,700. About 66% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in San Fernando, California?⌄
The average commute in San Fernando is 30 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from