Irvine, CA vs The Colony, 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
The Colony
73
#802 nationally
The Colony leads in cost of living index (112 vs 178). Irvine leads in walk score (44 vs 28). Irvine leads in median household income ($116,519 vs $106,518).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Irvine, CA | The Colony, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1452) | 73 (#802) |
| Population | 307,670 | 45,471 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,517,431 | $404,746 |
| Median Household Income | $116,519 | $106,518 |
| Average Commute | 25.8 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 28 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 5.2 |
| School Rating | 9.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 178 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+13.2 |
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
73 Score
The Colony, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,746
Population
45,471
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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