College Park, MD 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.
College Park
68.3
#1324 nationally
San Fernando
65.7
#1616 nationally
San Fernando leads in walk score (79 vs 53). San Fernando leads in crime level (9.9 vs 13.4). College Park leads in average commute (24.9 min vs 29.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | College Park, MD | San Fernando, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1324) | 65.7 (#1616) |
| Population | 34,187 | 23,364 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $437,317 | $752,797 |
| Median Household Income | $76,973 | $70,950 |
| Average Commute | 24.9 min | 29.5 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 79 |
| Crime Level | 13.4 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 150 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+75.2 | D+32.9 |
D+
68.3 Score
College Park, MD
Small Maryland city with local appeal
Median Home
$437,317
Population
34,187
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
53
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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