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There were 40,063 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. The city had 785 schools in 2026. Owner occupation was 61.7%, and the vacancy rate was 6% in July 2026. Its population was 23,632 in July 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1931 sources

Population23,488people31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,696EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent1,536EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate6.75%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime2,542offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 60% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean7.32µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to San Fernando?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in San Fernando.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,748 per month, while the median home value was US$674,700 in July 2026. 68.7% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
San Fernando recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet17Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan18Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,748/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent68.69 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)6 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents987 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,677 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)3Official
Median monthly rent1,536 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes479 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is San Fernando a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker49%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 40–58%
Skilled employee56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 47–65%
Student46%strong on education, weak on work · range 36–56%
Family45%strong on family, weak on cost · range 36–54%
Retirement41%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 30–52%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

36% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 8,448 of 23,488 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$83,024 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in San Fernando is 6.8%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income83,024 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband78.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with a broadband subscription94.39 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with internet but no subscription0.64 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households without internet4.97 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with satellite internet7.51 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Median gross salary2,696 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)20Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)4,127 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov19Official
Unemployment rate6.75 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in San Fernando?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €4,127 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,457of €3,216 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€3,216
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,677
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,457
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in San Fernando Salary needed to live in San Fernando

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to San Fernando. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
Open official service
Open the United States service overview

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in San Fernando. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher63.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Schools785 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official
School enrolment, share of residents26.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio1,590 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents40,063 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,572 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in San Fernando when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesSan Fernando highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with San Fernando highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
San Fernando2,542
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,542 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents324.9 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Recorded violent crimes88 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time29.84 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers commuting by public transport2.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers walking to work1.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for San Fernando. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
Open official information
Open the full United States section
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in San Fernando.

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Climate and air quality

Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in San Fernando is 7.3 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean7.32 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202430Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
PM2.5, highest monitored reading60.7 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean9.97 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites12 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation968.1 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature26.01 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature17.86 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature8.39 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign residents8,448 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population23,488 people31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program16Official
Population covered by crime statistics23,375 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value674,700 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Owner-occupied homes61.65 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Labour force participation rate67.35 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Residents born abroad35.75 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents19.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Non-citizens, share of residents16.01 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Flu vaccination coverage65.54 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage7Official
Mammography screening coverage74.9 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate8Official
Residents without health insurance7.83 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher14.86 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Households with a vehicle available94.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers aged 16 and over11,751 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers mainly working from home5.34 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households using cellular data plans91.86 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official

Alternatives for people set on San Fernando

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Camarillo as a San Fernando alternative in the same region

55 km away, better on 4 of 5 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,149 Camarillo vs €2,696 San Fernando+54%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,320 Camarillo vs 2,542 San Fernando−48%
  • Unemployment: 5.5% Camarillo vs 6.7% San Fernando−18%
  • Annual PM2.5: 5.2 µg/m³ Camarillo vs 7.3 µg/m³ San Fernando−30%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,880 Camarillo vs €4,127 San Fernando−6%
Full comparisonMore about Camarillo

Plainfield as a San Fernando alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 2757 km, better on 3 of 5 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,696 San Fernando+79%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 2,542 San Fernando−71%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 6.7% San Fernando−44%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 7.3 µg/m³ San Fernando+6%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €4,127 San Fernandosame level
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near San Fernando

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Santa Clarita 15.0 km away
Salary
4,672 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2024-12-31
Burbank 15.6 km away
Salary
4,253 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2024-12-31
Stevenson Ranch 17.8 km away
Rent
2,625 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
6,586 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
La Crescenta-Montrose 19.8 km away
Rent
2,107 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
5,640 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Glendale 21.7 km away
Salary
4,067 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2024-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with San Fernando, nearest in population first.

All United States cities
Brambleton23,486 residentsPort Saint John23,474 residentsMunster23,504 residentsBattle Ground23,513 residentsWatertown23,517 residentsWebster Groves23,450 residents

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around San Fernando?

The median gross salary is 4,127 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in San Fernando?

The unemployment rate is 6.75 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in San Fernando?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7.32 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is San Fernando?

Police recorded 2,542 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in San Fernando?

The published population is 23,488 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in San Fernando?

8,448 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is San Fernando a good place to live?

San Fernando may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near San Fernando?

Santa Clarita, Burbank, Valencia, Stevenson Ranch, La Crescenta-Montrose are near San Fernando. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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  7. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  8. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  8. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
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