Homestead, FL 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.
Homestead
62.9
#1814 nationally
Irvine
67.2
#1452 nationally
Irvine leads in median household income ($116,519 vs $57,739). Homestead leads in cost of living index (113 vs 178). Irvine leads in average commute (25.8 min vs 38.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Homestead, FL | Irvine, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1814) | 67.2 (#1452) |
| Population | 81,659 | 307,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $436,925 | $1,517,431 |
| Median Household Income | $57,739 | $116,519 |
| Average Commute | 38.4 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 178 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.4 | D+2.6 |
D-
62.9 Score
Homestead, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$436,925
Population
81,659
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Southeast
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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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