Hurst, 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.
Hurst
72.7
#844 nationally
Irvine
67.2
#1452 nationally
Hurst leads in cost of living index (105 vs 178). Irvine leads in median household income ($116,519 vs $71,275). Hurst leads in walk score (49 vs 44).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hurst, TX | Irvine, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.7 (#844) | 67.2 (#1452) |
| Population | 39,304 | 307,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $339,279 | $1,517,431 |
| Median Household Income | $71,275 | $116,519 |
| Average Commute | 24.9 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 9.7 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 178 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+2.6 |
C-
72.7 Score
Hurst, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$339,279
Population
39,304
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
49
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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