Orem, UT 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.
Orem
71
#1034 nationally
San Fernando
65.7
#1616 nationally
Orem leads in crime level (4.8 vs 9.9). San Fernando leads in walk score (79 vs 43). Orem leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 29.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Orem, UT | San Fernando, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1034) | 65.7 (#1616) |
| Population | 95,519 | 23,364 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $507,933 | $752,797 |
| Median Household Income | $77,568 | $70,950 |
| Average Commute | 19.7 min | 29.5 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 79 |
| Crime Level | 4.8 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 150 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | D+32.9 |
C-
71 Score
Orem, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$507,933
Population
95,519
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
43
West
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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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