Fredericksburg, VA 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.
Fredericksburg
63.3
#1775 nationally
Irvine
67.2
#1452 nationally
Irvine leads in median household income ($116,519 vs $83,445). Fredericksburg leads in cost of living index (129 vs 178). Irvine leads in average commute (25.8 min vs 32.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fredericksburg, VA | Irvine, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1775) | 67.2 (#1452) |
| Population | 28,928 | 307,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $485,347 | $1,517,431 |
| Median Household Income | $83,445 | $116,519 |
| Average Commute | 32.4 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 16.5 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 178 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+31.7 | D+2.6 |
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63.3 Score
Fredericksburg, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$485,347
Population
28,928
Crime
High
Walk Score
46
Northeast
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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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