Hawthorne, CA 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.
Hawthorne
60.4
#1937 nationally
Irvine
67.2
#1452 nationally
Hawthorne leads in walk score (72 vs 44). Irvine leads in median household income ($116,519 vs $72,298). Irvine leads in average commute (25.8 min vs 29.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hawthorne, CA | Irvine, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1937) | 67.2 (#1452) |
| Population | 83,364 | 307,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $881,878 | $1,517,431 |
| Median Household Income | $72,298 | $116,519 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 19.9 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 178 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+2.6 |
D-
60.4 Score
Hawthorne, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$881,878
Population
83,364
Crime
High
Walk Score
72
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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+
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