Pasadena, 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.

Pasadena

61.6

#1898 nationally

vs

San Fernando

65.7

#1616 nationally

Pasadena leads in median household income ($97,818 vs $70,950). San Fernando leads in crime level (9.9 vs 13.2). San Fernando leads in cost of living index (150 vs 197).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Pasadena, CA San Fernando, CA
WhereAtHome Score 61.6 (#1898) 65.7 (#1616)
Population 133,560 23,364
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,206,740 $752,797
Median Household Income $97,818 $70,950
Average Commute 27.9 min 29.5 min
Walk Score 69 79
Crime Level 13.2 9.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 197 150
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 D+32.9