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San Fernando, California

Introduction to San Fernando, California

San Fernando, California, in Los Angeles County, is 9 miles SE of Santa Clarita, California (center to center) and 19 miles NW of Los Angeles, California. The city is located in the Los Angeles - Long Beach metropolitan area and has a population of 23,564.

San Fernando History

With a history dating back almost two centuries, the city of San Fernando was named in honor of a Spanish Saint/ King. Initially, the the area supported only ranching activities centered around Mission de San Fernando Rey, but by the early 1800s, the community had grown to accommodate a trading center. In the 1840s, the area experienced a gold rush as gold nuggets were discovered in a nearby canyon. By 1876, the railroad had arrived, and the community blossomed into a vibrant center of manufacturing and commerce.

San Fernando and nearby Attractions

  • San Fernando Branch County of Los Angeles Public Library
  • San Fernando City Hall
  • Layne Park
  • La Rinda Shopping Center

Things To Do In San Fernando

The city’s rich and varied cultural heritage is reflected in the historic buildings like the public library and the city hall. Visitors to this city can enjoy a sweeping view of the panoramic San Gabriel foothills and also enjoy the big city benefits with downtown Los Angeles only minutes away. Amusement parks like the Layne Park, the Las Palmas Park, and the Glenoaks Park offer excellent recreational facilities for visitors to enjoy. In addition, one can also meander through the numerous shops and plazas dotting the streets of the city.

San Fernando Transportation

Air transportation is available from Los Angeles International Airport.

San Fernando Higher Education

The local college is Los Angeles Mission College.

High Points

San Fernando strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%San Fernando Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%San Fernando Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of San Fernando, CA

Comparing San Fernando to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Male Share of the Population109
Racial Diversity84
Female Share of the Population13
Senior Citizens12
Well-Paid Single Men12
Age of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income33
People Above Poverty23
People in Middle Class or Better22
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Walking and Biking to Work97
Short Commute Times36
Working at Home32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Affordability of Rents47
Housing Recently Built31
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
People Living Alone12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime78
Low Violent Crime23

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