San Fernando

City in California, United States

Overview

San Fernando is a small, lively city in the San Fernando Valley, blending historical charm with local Californian culture. Its walkable downtown, family-centric neighborhoods, and traditional Mexican-American heritage make it a unique destination close to Los Angeles. Visitors will find authentic eateries, friendly locals, and a relaxed suburban vibe.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
23,946
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
34.28°, -118.44°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
68
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,298
Local Cost
$2,350
Local Income
$3,850
Cashless
95
English
100
Temperature
16.4°C
Summer Avg
25.0°C
Winter Avg
8.6°C
Record High
44.5°C
Record Low
-4.5°C
Humidity
50%
Precipitation
340 mm
Internet Speed
195 Mbps
Upload
30 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
22
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
4
Parks
15
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
WHP
Distance
3 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 24 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 87/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.