Irvine, CA vs Wildomar, 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

vs

Wildomar

63.3

#1787 nationally

Irvine leads in walk score (44 vs 15). Irvine leads in average commute (25.8 min vs 39.2 min). Irvine leads in median household income ($116,519 vs $89,912).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Irvine, CA Wildomar, CA
WhereAtHome Score 67.2 (#1452) 63.3 (#1787)
Population 307,670 37,087
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,517,431 $657,714
Median Household Income $116,519 $89,912
Average Commute 25.8 min 39.2 min
Walk Score 44 15
Crime Level Very Low 2.8
School Rating 9.5 N/A
Cost of Living Index 178 140
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+2.6 R+1.3