Hamilton, OH 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.
Hamilton
71.3
#994 nationally
Irvine
67.2
#1452 nationally
Irvine leads in median household income ($116,519 vs $52,995). Hamilton leads in cost of living index (88 vs 178). Irvine leads in walk score (44 vs 42).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hamilton, OH | Irvine, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#994) | 67.2 (#1452) |
| Population | 62,997 | 307,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $308,935 | $1,517,431 |
| Median Household Income | $52,995 | $116,519 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 8.6 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 178 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+26.3 | D+2.6 |
C-
71.3 Score
Hamilton, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$308,935
Population
62,997
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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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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