At a Glance
Median Income
$129,647
$62,149 per capita
Home Value
$1,115,400
Zillow: $1,492,449
Median Rent
$2,893/mo
31.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
86/100K
1,403/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
70.6%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
19.5%
7.1% smoking rate
How Irvine Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Irvine's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Irvine a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Irvine residents earn a median household income of $129,647 , which is 73% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $62,149. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Irvine is $1,115,400 , 296% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,492,449. Median rent is $2,893/month, with 31.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.
Safety & Crime
Irvine reports 86 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,403/100K. The murder rate is 1.6/100K.
Education
70.6% of adults in Irvine hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(109% above the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Irvine has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population308,160
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density4,697/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born39.3%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$129,647
Per Capita$62,149
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
D
Home Value$1,115,400
Rent$2,893
Ownership43.8%
Zillow$1,492,449
Housing Units119,149
Rent Burden31.0%
Crime
F
Violent86/100K
Property1,403/100K
Murder1.6/100K
Assault49/100K
Burglary202/100K
Health
Obesity19.5%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking7.1%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain11.2 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation157 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+70.6%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+31.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute24 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations791
Libraries67
Did You Know?
The median home in Irvine was built in 2000.
25.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is John Wayne/Orange County (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
6.1% of the population has a disability.
39.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.