Livability Score

61
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) B
Horchateria Rio Luna
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Pies of Belize
Coffee Shop
It's Boba Time
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Teacoffhut
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Mission Workshops
Museum
Museum
Museum
Nethercutt Museum
Museum
Discovery Cube Science Center
Museum
Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (25) A+
Pops Artisanal Creamery
Sweets
Tommy's Famous Drive-Thru
Fast Food
Lotus Bakery
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
El Pollo Loco
Fast Food
Menchie's
Sweets
H Salt Fish & Chips
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Yogurtland
Sweets
Chipotle
Fast Food
El Potro
Bar
Teriyaki Madness
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
La Michoacana
Sweets
KFC
Fast Food
Fosters Freeze
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Yoshinoya
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
El Pollo Loco
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
San Fernando Senior Center
Community Centre
Vaughn Family and Community Center
Community Centre
Boys and Girls Club of the Valley
Community Centre
Brand Park Community Center
Community Centre
Bishops' Storehouse (LDS)
Community Centre
Oakridge Mobile Home Park
Community Centre
Lakeview Terrace Recreation Center
Community Centre
Recreation Center
Community Centre
Groceries (4) F
El Bandolero
Butcher
El Super
Grocery Store
Rosarito Fish Market
Seafood
Vallarta
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Max & Lucy's Baked Goods
Bakery
Panadería El Carbonero
Bakery
Food 4 Less
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Parks (14) A+
Daycare Playground
Playground
Layne Park
Park
Pioneer Park
Park
Glenoaks Park
Park
El Paseo de San Fernando
Park
San Fernando Recreation Park
Park
Rudy Ortega Memorial Park
Park
César Estrada Chávez Memorial Park
Park
Las Palmas Park
Park
Kinesthetics
Park
Paxton Park
Park
Carey Ranch Park
Park
Sylmar Park
Park
Ritchie Valens Park
Park
Paxton Park
Park
Brand Park
Park
Hubert H. Humphrey Memorial Park
Park
Bob Hope Memorial Garden
Park
Pacoima Park
Park
Porta Potti Field
Park
Lopez Canyon Park
Park
Devonshire Arleta Park
Park
Andrés Pico Adobe Park
Park
El Cariso Park
Park
Telfair Park
Park
Shops (15) A+
Louis Formal Wear
Clothing
Verizon
Electronics
Sprint
Electronics
Sky Nail Spa
Beauty
Allen's Beauty Salon
Beauty
AT&T
Electronics
Monaco's Hair
Hairdresser
Sensi Nails
Beauty
Jim's Western Wear
Clothing
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Toque Nuevo
Beauty
Michael's Uniforms
Clothing
Royal Jewelers
Fashion
T-Mobile
Electronics
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Best Buy
Electronics
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Beautiful Image Beauty Shop
Beauty
Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Stone's Market
Convenience Store
Kutting Edge
Hairdresser
Village Market
Convenience Store
ampm
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 4.0% take public transportation in San Fernando.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Sylmar/San Fernando
Transit Station
Greyhound
Bus Station
Los Angeles (Pacoima Center)
Bus Stop
Plummer and Natick
Bus Stop
Plummer and Natick
Bus Stop
Plummer and Noble
Bus Stop
Plummer and Noble
Bus Stop
Plummer and Columbus
Bus Stop
Plummer and Sepulveda
Bus Stop
Plummer and Sepulveda
Bus Stop
Plummer and Orion
Bus Stop
Plummer and Orion
Bus Stop
Plummer and Haskell
Bus Stop
Plummer and Haskell
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.0% D+
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cost of living F

The cost of living in San Fernando is 148/100 - which is 6% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime C-

San Fernando crime rates are 2,506 per 100k, which is 12% lower than California
Property Crime
2,128 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
378 crimes per 100k D+
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employment B

The median income in San Fernando is $60,655 - which is 5% lower than California.
Med. Household Income
$60,655 D+
Unemployment Rate
3.6% C
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health D

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Mauran Ambulance Services
Ambulance Station
San Fernando Police Department
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
San Fernando Health Center
Clinic
San Fernando Community Health Center
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center
Hospital
Los Angeles Fire Department Fire Station 91
Fire Station
Los Angeles Fire Department Fire Station 98
Fire Station
Facey Urgent Care
Hospital
Los Angeles Fire Department Fire Station 75
Fire Station
Mission Hills Police Station
Police
Kaiser Permanente Sylmar Medical Office
Hospital
Park Ranger Station
Police
Olive View–UCLA Medical Center
Hospital
Olive House Crisis Residential
Hospital
STARS Crisis Residential
Hospital
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Foothill Community Police Station
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Panorama Family Dentistry
Dentist
Brighter Smile Dental
Dentist
Fire Station Number 7
Fire Station
Los Angeles County Fire Department Station #74
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing B-

San Fernando home prices are $471,500 - which is 15% higher than California
Home Price
$471,500 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
27% A+
Home Affordability
7.8x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools D

The San Fernando graduation rate is 59% - which is 26% lower than California
School Test Scores
35% F
High School Grad. Rates
59% F
Elementary Schools (14) A+
Morningside Elementary
Puc Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy
Puc Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy
San Fernando Middle
San Fernando Institute Of Applied Media
Glenoaks Christian Elementary
St Ferdinand Elementary School
Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic School
San Fernando Elementary
Vaughn Next Century Learning Center
Vaughn Next Century Learning Center
Vista Del Valle Dual Language Academy
Dyer Street Elementary
Gridley Street Elementary
O'Melveny Elementary
Osceola Street Elementary
Puc Community Charter Elementary
Puc Triumph Charter Academy And Puc Triumph Charter High
Puc Community Charter Elementary
St Didacus School
Telfair Avenue Elementary
Harding Street Elementary
Hillery T. Broadous Elementary
Pacoima Charter Elementary
Sylmar Elementary
High Schools (10) A+
Puc Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy
Puc Nueva Esperanza Charter Academy
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Acad Of Scientific Explr (Ase)
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acad - Arts/Theatre/Entertain Mag
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Soc Just Humanitas Acad
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Tech Prep Acad
Vaughn Next Century Learning Center
Vaughn Next Century Learning Center
San Fernando Senior High
Mission Continuation
Puc Triumph Charter Academy And Puc Triumph Charter High
Evergreen Continuation
Sylmar Biotech Health Academy
Sylmar Charter High
Bishop Alemany High School
San Diego Mission Academy
Bert Corona Charter High
Bert Corona Charter High
Discovery Charter Preparatory School #2
Concordia Jr/Sr High School
Discovery Charter Preparatory #2
Puc Lakeview Charter High
Puc Triumph Charter Academy And Puc Triumph Charter High
Puc Lakeview Charter High
Arleta High
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ratings D+

San Fernando has an overall rating of 56% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes D
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes D+
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San Fernando Area Facts

  • San Fernando has a Livability Score of 61/100, which is considered average
  • San Fernando crime rates are 12% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in San Fernando is 6% higher than the California average

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Trash, Rampant Petty Lawlessness, Stray Animals and Hit-and-Run Accidents Galore 1 rating By Anonymous ( Oct 20, 2019) LONG ANSWER:
San Fernando, California is nowhere (and I do mean NOWHERE) near the ocean. The closest beach is 45-90 minutes away, depending on traffic. Trash on the street is fairly common, especially in less incorporated areas where illegal dumping of old furniture/appliances i ...Read More s a HUGE problem. There's a county run hospital in Sylmar (less than 5 miles away), so the homeless population/encampments is significant. Dining establishments (actual restaurants) are limited and lack diversity; except for a Dennys, an IHOP and a couple other establishments most restaurants serve only Mexican food. Fast food is well represented (McDonald's, Burger King, Subway, Domino's, El Pollo Loco, Taco Bell, KFC and amazingly an In 'N Out). But, if you're worried about the lack of dining options, don't be. There’s an unlicensed street/food vendor selling Mexican food, that has never been inspected by the health department, on every other corner. Except for a Home Depot, Costco, Lowe's, Office Depot, Smart & Final, Vallarta and a Best Buy, almost all shopping is done at various discount stores (DD's Discounts, Payless Shoes, Dollar Tree, Big Lots). Entertainment/nightlife is virtually non-existent; there are a couple VERY small bars that cater exclusively to Hispanic customers. The nearest movie theater is 15-25 minutes away; depending on traffic. Housing is expensive: Read Less
Sunny San Fernando 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) San Fernando, California is always beautiful year round with gorgeous sun and lovely beach areas. It is an awesome place to go out and explore, shop, and have fun with your family and friends! There are hundreds of places to visit for entertainment, dozens of options for public t ...Read More ransit, great parks for children and so much more! My time in San Fernando, California was amazing with non-stop entertainment and fun outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and zip lining! You can never get enough fun in this area with so much to do!
Housing in this city can be quite a problem with lots of high prices for rent and for ultimately buying a home all together. Although there are beautiful homes in California, affordability can be a big problem along with employment and job openings. Jobs can be low in the area and can cause a stir when wanting to build a life here in San Fernando. Crime and the cost of living are very high in this area which make graduation rates really low. Read Less
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      A Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in San Fernando? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Daycare Playground
      Layne Park
      Pioneer Park
      Glenoaks Park
      El Paseo de San Fernando
      San Fernando Recreation Park
      Rudy Ortega Memorial Park
      César Estrada Chávez Memorial Park

      Entertainment

      Mission Workshops
      Museum
      Nethercutt Museum
      Discovery Cube Science Center
      Auditorium

      Food & Drink

      Pops Artisanal Creamery
      Tommy's Famous Drive-Thru
      Lotus Bakery
      Subway
      El Pollo Loco
      Menchie's
      H Salt Fish & Chips
      Domino's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in San Fernando? Of all people who commute, 4.0% take public transportation in San Fernando.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in San Fernando? The cost of living in San Fernando is 148/100 - which is 6% higher than California.
      San Fernando
      148

      48% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in San Fernando? San Fernando crime rates are 2,506, which are 12% lower than California
      Total Crime
      2,506 per 100k people

      10% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 40

      10% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      15%

      Year over year crime is up

      B Employment

      What is the median income in San Fernando? The median income in San Fernando is $60,655 which is 5% lower than California.
      Median household income
      $60,65510% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,62621% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      23% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is San Fernando a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      B- Housing

      What are San Fernando home prices? San Fernando home prices are $471,500 - which is 15% higher than California
      Median home value
      $471,500155% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,39347% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      57%

      10% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does San Fernando have good schools? The San Fernando graduation rate is 59% - which is 26% lower than California
      High school grad. rates
      59%

      29% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      35%

      28% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      21:1

      29% higher than the US average

      D+ User Ratings

      Is San Fernando a good place to live? San Fernando has an overall rating of 56% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      56%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      55%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      58%

      3 total surveys

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