Glendale, 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.
Glendale
62.9
#1813 nationally
San Fernando
65.7
#1616 nationally
San Fernando leads in cost of living index (150 vs 193). Glendale leads in crime level (7.9 vs 9.9). Glendale leads in median household income ($81,219 vs $70,950).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Glendale, CA | San Fernando, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1813) | 65.7 (#1616) |
| Population | 187,050 | 23,364 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,197,708 | $752,797 |
| Median Household Income | $81,219 | $70,950 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 29.5 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 79 |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 193 | 150 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.9 |
D-
62.9 Score
Glendale, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,197,708
Population
187,050
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
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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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