Orange, CA 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.
Orange
63.3
#1780 nationally
San Fernando
65.7
#1616 nationally
Orange leads in crime level (6.2 vs 9.9). San Fernando leads in walk score (79 vs 51). Orange leads in median household income ($109,335 vs $70,950).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Orange, CA | San Fernando, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1780) | 65.7 (#1616) |
| Population | 138,337 | 23,364 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,136,729 | $752,797 |
| Median Household Income | $109,335 | $70,950 |
| Average Commute | 26.5 min | 29.5 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 79 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 178 | 150 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+32.9 |
D
63.3 Score
Orange, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,136,729
Population
138,337
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
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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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