Lori P. jobs Mar 6, 2026

So, I'm a remote worker and Median household income is $129,647, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider — Irvine sits at 64.2 per 100K. With a population of 308K, Irvine is a mid-size city. Rent is about $2,893/month for a decent place. It's a a mid-size city city with about 308K people. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Has anyone dealt with this? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some getting used to. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The weather takes some getting used to. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The suburbs are where most families end up. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The suburbs are where most families end up. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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