Irving, TX vs Tavares, 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.
Irving
73.1
#789 nationally
Tavares
70.7
#1079 nationally
Tavares leads in crime level (1.8 vs 7.5). Irving leads in median household income ($76,686 vs $54,271). Irving leads in average commute (23.8 min vs 26.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Irving, TX | Tavares, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#789) | 70.7 (#1079) |
| Population | 254,373 | 21,061 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,364 | $311,089 |
| Median Household Income | $76,686 | $54,271 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 45 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+24.7 |
Data coverage note: Tavares is missing data for 1 metric that Irving has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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73.1 Score
Irving, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$343,364
Population
254,373
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
45
Southwest
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70.7 Score
Tavares, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$311,089
Population
21,061
Crime
Low
Median Income
$54,271
Southeast
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