Hoboken, NJ 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.
Hoboken
70.5
#1097 nationally
Irvine
67.2
#1452 nationally
Hoboken leads in walk score (97 vs 44). Irvine leads in average commute (25.8 min vs 37.4 min). Hoboken leads in median household income ($168,137 vs $116,519).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hoboken, NJ | Irvine, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1097) | 67.2 (#1452) |
| Population | 57,010 | 307,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $899,212 | $1,517,431 |
| Median Household Income | $168,137 | $116,519 |
| Average Commute | 37.4 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 97 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 190 | 178 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.1 | D+2.6 |
C-
70.5 Score
Hoboken, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$899,212
Population
57,010
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
97
Northeast
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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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