Irvine, CA vs Ormond Beach, FL
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.
Irvine
67.2
#1452 nationally
Ormond Beach
71.1
#1025 nationally
Irvine leads in walk score (44 vs 21). Irvine leads in median household income ($116,519 vs $65,238). Ormond Beach leads in cost of living index (108 vs 178).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Irvine, CA | Ormond Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1452) | 71.1 (#1025) |
| Population | 307,670 | 44,277 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,517,431 | $366,842 |
| Median Household Income | $116,519 | $65,238 |
| Average Commute | 25.8 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 21 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 5.6 |
| School Rating | 9.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 178 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+21.8 |
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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C-
71.1 Score
Ormond Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$366,842
Population
44,277
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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