Irvine, CA vs Pleasant Hill, 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.
Irvine
67.2
#1452 nationally
Pleasant Hill
64.1
#1719 nationally
Irvine leads in average commute (25.8 min vs 32.3 min). Pleasant Hill leads in walk score (54 vs 44). Pleasant Hill leads in median household income ($137,685 vs $116,519).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Irvine, CA | Pleasant Hill, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1452) | 64.1 (#1719) |
| Population | 307,670 | 33,802 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,517,431 | $992,042 |
| Median Household Income | $116,519 | $137,685 |
| Average Commute | 25.8 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 54 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 6.5 |
| School Rating | 9.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 178 | 191 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+38.0 |
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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D
64.1 Score
Pleasant Hill, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$992,042
Population
33,802
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
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