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Irvine, CA vs San Dimas, CA

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Are people in San Dimas older or younger than people in Irvine?
- The Median Age in San Dimas is 8.8 years older than in Irvine.

Are housing costs cheaper in San Dimas or Irvine?
- San Dimas housing costs are 31.0% less expensive than Irvine housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, San Dimas or Irvine?
- The average commute for residents of San Dimas is 8.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Irvine.

Things to do in Irvine?
Irvine, California is an exciting city with something to suit everyone's taste. Enjoy the beautiful beaches at Laguna Beach and visit the unique shops of the Irvine Spectrum Center. Visit one of the many theaters or museums, explore University Park or take a walk along the San Diego Creek Trail. For those looking for outdoor recreation, there’s no lack of option - from mountain biking and skateboarding to kayaking and rock climbing. With its world-class schools, sprawling parks, and entertainment venues - it’s easy to see why Irvine is such a desirable place to live!

Things to do in San Dimas?
San Dimas CA lies at the base of San Gabriel Mountain offering easy access to the Angeles National Forest while still providing city amenities like local shopping options.

 Irvine, CASan Dimas, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,775329,725,481
 Median Income$114,027  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,128,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.13  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Irvine    42 Reviews

We've lived in Irvine since '87. We have raised two children within the ISUD. Both are grown up. Sure, there have been many changes since then.. the City has  More

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I've lived in Irvine for 2 years and in Orange County for 10 so I'm pretty familiar with the area by now and all it has to offer. Perhaps my review of this place has  More

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I wouldn't live elsewhere. I originally moved to Irvine in 2002 from the Midwest, not knowing what it even was. I left and moved around a great deal locally in OC,  More

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Reviews for San Dimas    7 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

The Jefferson's have Guts & we love our city even from a distance it's still close to our hearts! Peace, Love, & Light!  More

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Over 11 years ago

You probably are aware of how bad the drought is in Southern CA. Last year we only received 3 inches of rain. This is more like Texas than Southern CA. It looks like  More

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Over 12 years ago

Lori I'm assuming you could not afford the VIA VERDE neighborhood of San Dimas. I just moved into VIA VERDE and it is so peaceful! I love it! I have a beautiful green  More

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