Cost of Living in San Fernando, California
San Fernando has a population of about 23,632. The median household income is $83,024, median gross rent is $1,748/month, and the median home value is $674,700. These figures come from 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates, the latest full-coverage Census baseline for U.S. cities.
How current is this? Census city data is released with a lag because it is survey-based and designed for consistent coverage across small and large places. Use it as an official affordability baseline; current apartment listings and mortgage rates may differ.
Is San Fernando expensive to live in?
Compared with the national median in this dataset, rent in San Fernando is 6% above the national median and home values are 80% above the national median. Household income here is about the national median. Monthly rent represents roughly 25% of the median annual household income, a rough affordability signal for renters.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in San Fernando?
The median gross rent in San Fernando, California is $1,748 per month in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
What is the median home price in San Fernando?
The median owner-occupied home value in San Fernando is $674,700 in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
How much do people earn in San Fernando?
The median household income in San Fernando is $83,024 per year in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Local database last refreshed 2026-07-11.