Deer Park, TX 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.
Deer Park
80.3
#82 nationally
Irvine
67.2
#1452 nationally
Deer Park leads in cost of living index (102 vs 178). Irvine leads in walk score (44 vs 33). Irvine leads in median household income ($116,519 vs $89,219).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Deer Park, TX | Irvine, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.3 (#82) | 67.2 (#1452) |
| Population | 33,176 | 307,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,493 | $1,517,431 |
| Median Household Income | $89,219 | $116,519 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 178 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+2.6 |
B-
80.3 Score
Deer Park, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$281,493
Population
33,176
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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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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