Baldwin Park, CA vs Irvine, 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.
Baldwin Park
62.1
#1872 nationally
Irvine
67.2
#1452 nationally
Irvine leads in median household income ($116,519 vs $76,002). Baldwin Park leads in walk score (55 vs 44). Baldwin Park leads in cost of living index (145 vs 178).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baldwin Park, CA | Irvine, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.1 (#1872) | 67.2 (#1452) |
| Population | 68,806 | 307,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $722,278 | $1,517,431 |
| Median Household Income | $76,002 | $116,519 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 178 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+2.6 |
D-
62.1 Score
Baldwin Park, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$722,278
Population
68,806
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
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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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