Irvine, CA vs Laguna Niguel, 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.
Irvine
67.2
#1452 nationally
Laguna Niguel
64.5
#1689 nationally
Irvine leads in walk score (44 vs 33). Laguna Niguel leads in median household income ($135,822 vs $116,519). Irvine leads in cost of living index (178 vs 204).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Irvine, CA | Laguna Niguel, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1452) | 64.5 (#1689) |
| Population | 307,670 | 62,899 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,517,431 | $1,494,001 |
| Median Household Income | $116,519 | $135,822 |
| Average Commute | 25.8 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 33 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 3.5 |
| School Rating | 9.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 178 | 204 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+2.6 |
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+
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D
64.5 Score
Laguna Niguel, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,494,001
Population
62,899
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
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