San Fernando, CA vs Santee, 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.
San Fernando
65.7
#1616 nationally
Santee
63.4
#1773 nationally
San Fernando leads in walk score (79 vs 35). Santee leads in median household income ($101,777 vs $70,950). Santee leads in crime level (7.0 vs 9.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | San Fernando, CA | Santee, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.7 (#1616) | 63.4 (#1773) |
| Population | 23,364 | 59,478 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $752,797 | $795,105 |
| Median Household Income | $70,950 | $101,777 |
| Average Commute | 29.5 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | 79 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 9.9 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 150 | 154 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+16.8 |
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65.7 Score
San Fernando, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$752,797
Population
23,364
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
79
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63.4 Score
Santee, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$795,105
Population
59,478
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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