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
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 |
D-
61.6 Score
Pasadena, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,206,740
Population
133,560
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
69
Pacific
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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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