Fremont, CA vs Irvine, CA

Fremont, CA vs Irvine, CA: What the data shows

Fremont, CA is in Fremont, CA while Irvine, CA is in Irvine, CA — both in the same state. On home prices, Fremont, CA is the more affordable option at $1,075,100 median — $41,200 less than Irvine, CA's $1,116,300. WYLT rates Fremont, CA as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Irvine, CA as “Hard pass” — a neighborhood WYLT does not recommend.

Irvine, CA has the stronger safety profile of the two. Fremont, CA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Irvine, CA has Low violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Fremont, CA has Low flood risk and Irvine, CA has Low flood risk.

Fremont, CA is the more walkable neighborhood. Fremont, CA scores 17/100 (car-dependent) versus Irvine, CA's N/A/100. For families weighing school quality, both neighborhoods have the same school rating — Fremont, CA rates 5/10 and Irvine, CA rates 5/10.