Irvine, CA vs Pompano Beach, FL
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
Pompano Beach
69.7
#1177 nationally
Irvine leads in median household income ($116,519 vs $61,155). Pompano Beach leads in cost of living index (111 vs 178). Irvine leads in average commute (25.8 min vs 27 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Irvine, CA | Pompano Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1452) | 69.7 (#1177) |
| Population | 307,670 | 113,619 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,517,431 | $354,605 |
| Median Household Income | $116,519 | $61,155 |
| Average Commute | 25.8 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 43 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 6.5 |
| School Rating | 9.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 178 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+17.0 |
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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D+
69.7 Score
Pompano Beach, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$354,605
Population
113,619
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Southeast
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