Irving, TX vs Lake Forest, 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.
Irving
73.1
#789 nationally
Lake Forest
65.3
#1638 nationally
Lake Forest leads in crime level (4.0 vs 7.5). Irving leads in cost of living index (103 vs 181). Lake Forest leads in median household income ($128,358 vs $76,686).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Irving, TX | Lake Forest, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#789) | 65.3 (#1638) |
| Population | 254,373 | 85,840 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,364 | $1,187,225 |
| Median Household Income | $76,686 | $128,358 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 45 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 181 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+2.6 |
C
73.1 Score
Irving, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$343,364
Population
254,373
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
45
Southwest
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D
65.3 Score
Lake Forest, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,187,225
Population
85,840
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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