The Town FilesSan Fernando, California
City in Los Angeles County · population 23,946 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $674,700
- Household income
- $83,024
- Jan low / Jul high
- 47° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 37.5
San Fernando is a city of 23,946 people in Los Angeles County, California. The median home is worth $674,700, above the typical California town ($596,900). It ranks more vibrant than 100% of California towns, more walkable than 98% of California towns, more of a college town than 98% of California towns.
How San Fernando ranks
Percentile among California towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of California towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in San Fernando is worth $674,700, above the typical California town ($596,900). Homes cost about 8.1 times the median household income of $83,024, which is more affordable than 25% of California towns. Median rent is $1,748 a month. 61.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | San Fernando | Typical California town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $674,700 | $596,900 |
| Median rent | $1,748 | $1,827 |
| Median household income | $83,024 | $91,557 |
| Home value ÷ income | 8.1× | 6.4× |
| Homeownership | 61.6% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1956 | 1977 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.4% | — |
Who lives in San Fernando
| People | San Fernando | Typical California town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.5 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.6% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 20.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.9% | 27.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.9% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 1.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 35.7% | — |
| Work from home | 5.3% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 29.8 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.4% | 93.3% |
Weather in San Fernando
July highs average 90.1°F and January lows 46.7°F. About 14.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical California town: 0.0 in). Expect about 76 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 1 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of San Fernando since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical California town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on November 9, 1982 about 7.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 1, 1999.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 2 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on March 7, 2024.
Severe weather in Los Angeles County since 1996
Los Angeles County has been included in 88 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 8, 2025 | Fire | FM-5605: Canyon Fire |
| January 8, 2025 | Fire | DR-4856: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds |
| January 8, 2025 | Fire | FM-5550: Eaton Fire |
| January 8, 2025 | Fire | FM-5551: Hurst Fire |
| January 7, 2025 | Fire | FM-5549: Palisades Fire |
Jobs and pay in Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County had 4,525,711 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $83,554 a year. Unemployment was 5% in 2023; in San Fernando itself the ACS puts it at 6.7%.
Public schools in San Fernando
115 public schools with 73,867 students, about 20.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granada Hills Charter (charter) | K-12 | 6,014 | 25.4 |
| Vaughn Next Century Learning Center (charter) | K-12 | 2,738 | 19.6 |
| John H. Francis Polytechnic | 9-12 | 2,215 | 19.6 |
| John F. Kennedy High | 9-12 | 2,215 | 18.9 |
| James Monroe High | 9-12 | 1,944 | 16.9 |
| San Fernando Senior High | 9-12 | 1,625 | 18.7 |
| Sylmar Charter High (charter) | 9-12 | 1,508 | 19.6 |
| Robert Frost Middle | 6-8 | 1,445 | 23.7 |
| Panorama High | 9-12 | 1,420 | 19.2 |
| Robert Fulton College Preparatory | 6-12 | 1,258 | 19.1 |
| Vista Middle | 6-8 | 1,159 | 17.6 |
| Francisco Sepulveda Middle | 6-8 | 1,101 | 19.0 |
Towns near San Fernando
- Burbank, CA9.3 mi · 107,337 people · home $1,089,100
- Santa Clarita, CA9.6 mi · 228,673 people · home $784,700
- Stevenson Ranch, CA10.9 mi · 20,178 people · home $1,085,500
- La Crescenta-Montrose, CA12.1 mi · 19,997 people · home $1,207,100
- Glendale, CA13.2 mi · 196,543 people · home $1,102,300
- West Hollywood, CA14.3 mi · 35,757 people · home $924,800
- La Cañada Flintridge, CA14.5 mi · 20,573 people · home $2,000,001
- Beverly Hills, CA14.6 mi · 32,701 people · home $2,000,001
San Fernando questions
Is San Fernando, California a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, San Fernando scores better for retirees than 8% of California towns and quieter than 6%. 13.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.5).
How much does a house cost in San Fernando?
The median owner-occupied home in San Fernando is valued at $674,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $83,024, so homes cost about 8.1 times income. Median rent is $1,748 a month.
What is the weather like in San Fernando?
July highs average 90.1°F and January lows 46.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 14.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does San Fernando get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of San Fernando since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on November 9, 1982. The typical California town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)