Downey, CA vs San Fernando, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Downey
61.3
#1911 nationally
San Fernando
65.7
#1616 nationally
San Fernando leads in walk score (79 vs 61). San Fernando leads in crime level (9.9 vs 12.3). Downey leads in median household income ($84,236 vs $70,950).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Downey, CA | San Fernando, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.3 (#1911) | 65.7 (#1616) |
| Population | 108,816 | 23,364 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $885,146 | $752,797 |
| Median Household Income | $84,236 | $70,950 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 29.5 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 79 |
| Crime Level | 12.3 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 150 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.9 |
D-
61.3 Score
Downey, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$885,146
Population
108,816
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
61
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D
65.7 Score
San Fernando, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$752,797
Population
23,364
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
79
Pacific
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