Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
14%
San Fernando
San Fernando, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,500
Population
22,046
Renter Mix
48% Rent
Delight in stunning mountain views and diverse cuisine
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Nestled at the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, San Fernando is a small city in the northwestern region of Los Angeles County. Situated between Interstates 5 and 210, getting around from San Fernando is a breeze.
In addition to stunning mountain views, San Fernando boasts endless opportunities for outdoor recreation with close proximity to a number of parks such as Hansen Dam Recreation Center, Veterans Memorial Community Regional Park, Wilson Canyon Park, and O’Melveny Park. San Fernando is home to a diverse range of shopping and dining options, including the San Fernando Swap Meet and authentic Latin American cuisine. Discovery Cube Los Angeles and Nethercutt Museum are also close to San Fernando.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$67,285
Average: $95,741
Education
2,682
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,957
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
San Fernando has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
48%
Non-Renters
52%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
10%
Other Education
90%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in San Fernando, CA is $1,348 for a studio, $1,500 for one bedroom, $1,810 for two bedrooms, and $2,601 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in San Fernando has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,500/month
625 Sq Ft
House
$2,892/month
881 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
345 Students
Vista Del Valle Dual Language Academy
Public
Grades K-5
416 Students
Public
Grades K-5
421 Students
Public
Grades K-5
408 Students
Vaughn Next Century Learning Center
Public
Grades K-12
2,629 Students
PUC Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy
Public
Grades 6-8
351 Students
Vaughn Next Century Learning Center
Public
Grades K-12
2,629 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
442 Students
San Fernando Institute Of Applied Media
Public
Grades 6-8
384 Students
Cesar E. Chavez Learning Academies-Arts,Theatre, Entertainment (ArTES)
Public
Grades 9-12
300 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,608 Students
Academy of Scientific Exploration (ASE)
Public
Grades 9-12
420 Students
Cesar E. Chavez Learning Academies-Social Justice Humanitas Academy
Public
Grades 9-12
417 Students
Vaughn Next Century Learning Center
Public
Grades K-12
2,629 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- El Cariso Regional Park
- Veterans Memorial Park
- Aliso Canyon Park
- Placerita Canyon State Park
- Wildlife Waystation
Transit / Subway
Military Bases
Airports
- Bob Hope
- Los Angeles International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.