Irvine, CA vs Southlake, TX
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
Southlake
69.3
#1234 nationally
Irvine leads in walk score (44 vs 15). Southlake leads in median household income ($250,001 vs $116,519). Southlake leads in cost of living index (163 vs 178).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Irvine, CA | Southlake, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1452) | 69.3 (#1234) |
| Population | 307,670 | 31,137 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,517,431 | $1,321,458 |
| Median Household Income | $116,519 | $250,001 |
| Average Commute | 25.8 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 15 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 0.9 |
| School Rating | 9.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 178 | 163 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+5.1 |
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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D+
69.3 Score
Southlake, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,321,458
Population
31,137
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
15
Southwest
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