Pasadena, TX 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.
Pasadena
75.2
#490 nationally
San Fernando
65.7
#1616 nationally
San Fernando leads in walk score (79 vs 43). Pasadena leads in cost of living index (94 vs 150). San Fernando leads in crime level (9.9 vs 15.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pasadena, TX | San Fernando, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#490) | 65.7 (#1616) |
| Population | 146,716 | 23,364 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $218,827 | $752,797 |
| Median Household Income | $64,698 | $70,950 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 29.5 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 79 |
| Crime Level | 15.5 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 150 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+32.9 |
C
75.2 Score
Pasadena, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$218,827
Population
146,716
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
Southwest
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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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