San Fernando, CA vs Shafter, 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
Shafter
70.7
#1077 nationally
San Fernando leads in walk score (79 vs 45). Shafter leads in average commute (22 min vs 29.5 min). Shafter leads in cost of living index (112 vs 150).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | San Fernando, CA | Shafter, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.7 (#1616) | 70.7 (#1077) |
| Population | 23,364 | 21,915 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $752,797 | $387,324 |
| Median Household Income | $70,950 | $66,418 |
| Average Commute | 29.5 min | 22 min |
| Walk Score | 79 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 9.9 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 150 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+21.1 |
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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
Pacific
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70.7 Score
Shafter, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$387,324
Population
21,915
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
45
Pacific
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