Glendale, CA vs Irvine, CA

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

Glendale, CA is in Glendale, CA while Irvine, CA is in Irvine, CA — both in the same state. On home prices, Glendale, CA is the more affordable option at $780,300 median — $336,000 less than Irvine, CA's $1,116,300. WYLT rates Glendale, CA as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Irvine, CA as “Hard pass” — a neighborhood WYLT does not recommend.

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

Glendale, CA is the more walkable neighborhood. Glendale, CA scores 42/100 (mostly car-dependent) versus Irvine, CA's N/A/100. For families weighing school quality, both neighborhoods have the same school rating — Glendale, CA rates 5/10 and Irvine, CA rates 5/10.