Albany, NY vs San Fernando, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Albany
70.2
#1122 nationally
San Fernando
65.7
#1616 nationally
San Fernando leads in crime level (9.9 vs 22.4). Albany leads in average commute (19.3 min vs 29.5 min). Albany leads in cost of living index (109 vs 150).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, NY | San Fernando, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.2 (#1122) | 65.7 (#1616) |
| Population | 101,228 | 23,364 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,126 | $752,797 |
| Median Household Income | $54,736 | $70,950 |
| Average Commute | 19.3 min | 29.5 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 79 |
| Crime Level | 22.4 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 150 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.8 | D+32.9 |
C-
70.2 Score
Albany, NY
Mid-size New York city with community character
Median Home
$335,126
Population
101,228
Crime
High
Walk Score
65
Northeast
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D
65.7 Score
San Fernando, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$752,797
Population
23,364
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
79
Pacific
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