Fate, TX vs Irvine, 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.
Fate
73.8
#671 nationally
Irvine
67.2
#1452 nationally
Fate leads in cost of living index (120 vs 178). Irvine leads in average commute (25.8 min vs 35 min). Fate leads in median household income ($121,935 vs $116,519).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fate, TX | Irvine, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#671) | 67.2 (#1452) |
| Population | 24,626 | 307,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $359,854 | $1,517,431 |
| Median Household Income | $121,935 | $116,519 |
| Average Commute | 35 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 44 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 178 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.9 | D+2.6 |
Data coverage note: Fate is missing data for 1 metric that Irvine has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
73.8 Score
Fate, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$359,854
Population
24,626
Crime
Low
Median Income
$121,935
Southwest
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D+
67.2 Score
Irvine, CA
Master-planned perfection in Southern California
Median Home
$1,517,431
Population
307,670
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Pacific
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