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San Fernando, CA

San Fernando is a general-law city in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles County, California, in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. It is bordered on all sides by the City of Los Angeles. As of the 2020 census the population of San Fernando was 23,946.

San Fernando is completely surrounded by the city of Los Angeles, with the neighborhoods of Sylmar to the north, Lake View Terrace to the east, Pacoima to the south, and Mission Hills to the west. It is served by the Golden State (Interstate 5), Foothill (Interstate 210), Ronald Reagan (State Route 118), and San Diego (Interstate 405) freeways.

Prior to the arrival of Spanish missionaries and soldiers, the area of San Fernando was in the northwestern extent of Tovaangar, or the homelands of the Tongva. The nearby village of Pasheeknga was a major site for the Tongva, being the most populous village in the San Fernando Valley at the time. The homelands of the Tataviam could be found to the north and the Chumash to the west. 

The Mission San Fernando Rey de España (named after St. Ferdinand) was founded in 1797 at the site of Achooykomenga, an agricultural rancho established by Juan Francisco Reyes for Pueblo de Los Ángeles worked by Ventureño Chumash, Fernandeño (Tongva), and Tataviam laborers. In 1833, the mission was secularized by the Mexican government. During its time as a mission, 1,367 native children were baptized at San Fernando, of which 965 died in childhood. The high death rate of children and adults at the missions sometimes led those kept at the mission to run away.

In 1846, the area became part of the Mexican land grant of Rancho Ex-Mission San Fernando. In 1874, Charles Maclay bought 56,000 acres (227 km2) of the Rancho. In 1882, cousins George K. Porter and Benjamin F. Porter, of the future Porter Ranch, each received one-third of the total land. In 1885, Maclay founded the Maclay School of Theology, a Methodist seminary in San Fernando.[14] After his death, it became an affiliate and moved to the campus of the University of Southern California and then the Claremont School of Theology.

San Fernando emphasizes health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the San Fernando Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Healing Corner incorporates the healing properties of plants, herbs, creams, oils, and minerals from around the world into a variety of unmatched spa services designed to reduce stress and enhance balance. Some popular options include San Fernando Fitness and Elite Fitness Club. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around San Fernando, such as Layne Park and Pioneer Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and the enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in San Fernando, CA are Lopez Adobe, Las Palmas Park, and Rudy Ortega Park.

Population: 23,488 (2024). ZIP codes: 91340-91342, 91344-91346. Area codes: 818, 747. Elevation: 1,070 ft (326 m). Area: 6.138 km².

FAQs

Is San Fernando, CA expensive to live in?

San Fernando, California's cost of living is 38% higher than the national average. San Fernando's housing expenses are 81% higher than the national average and the utility prices are 11% higher than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 28% higher than the national average.

Is San Fernando, CA a Good Place to Live?

Living in San Fernando offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In San Fernando, there are a lot of parks. Many families live in San Fernando and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in San Fernando are above average.

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What is the crime rate in San Fernando, CA?

The crime rate in San Fernando is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 22 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in San Fernando is 1 in 46. Based on FBI crime data, San Fernando is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to California, San Fernando has a crime rate that is higher than 64% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of San Fernando

County of Los Angeles

San Fernando Recreation and Community Services Department

San Fernando Fitness 

Elite Fitness Club

Layne Park 

Healing Corner 

Pioneer Park

Lopez Adobe

Las Palmas Park

Rudy Ortega Park

Payscale

Niche

Neighborhoodscout

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