Riverside, 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.

Riverside

60.4

#1938 nationally

vs

San Fernando

65.7

#1616 nationally

San Fernando leads in walk score (79 vs 43). San Fernando leads in crime level (9.9 vs 16.2). Riverside leads in median household income ($83,448 vs $70,950).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Riverside, CA San Fernando, CA
WhereAtHome Score 60.4 (#1938) 65.7 (#1616)
Population 318,858 23,364
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $650,289 $752,797
Median Household Income $83,448 $70,950
Average Commute 31.3 min 29.5 min
Walk Score 43 79
Crime Level 16.2 9.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 140 150
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+1.3 D+32.9