Highland Park, CA vs Irvine, CA

Highland Park, CA vs Irvine, CA: What the data shows

Highland Park, CA is in Highland Park, CA while Irvine, CA is in Irvine, CA — both in the same state. On home prices, Highland Park, CA is the more affordable option at $850,700 median — $265,600 less than Irvine, CA's $1,116,300. WYLT rates Highland Park, 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. Highland Park, CA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Irvine, CA has Low violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Highland Park, CA has Low flood risk and Irvine, CA has Low flood risk.

Highland Park, CA is the more walkable neighborhood. Highland Park, CA scores 57/100 (somewhat walkable) versus Irvine, CA's N/A/100. For families weighing school quality, both neighborhoods have the same school rating — Highland Park, CA rates 5/10 and Irvine, CA rates 5/10.