salaryRent is higher than in 60% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 7.5 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $74,120 a year. That is $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of California. It is number 174 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in San Fernando?
Share of households by yearly income. 35.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in San Fernando
| Size | San Fernando | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,848 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,634 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,913 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,153 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is San Fernando overall?
Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for San Fernando, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in San Fernando
Life in San Fernando
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in San Fernando?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,828 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $674,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $67,470 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in San Fernando, CA?
Renting in San Fernando costs a median of about $1,853 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in San Fernando?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $74,120 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is San Fernando cheap or expensive?
San Fernando is rated OK: rent takes 24.8% of the typical household income of $89,541. It ranks 174th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in San Fernando?
The median homeowner in San Fernando pays $4,198 a year in property taxes, about 0.62% of the median home value.
Is San Fernando more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in California are 11% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in San Fernando?
The median home value in San Fernando is $674,700, about 7.5 times the typical yearly household income.
23,632 people live in San Fernando. Numbers are typical (middle) values.