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Irvine, CA

Founded 1971Orange CountyElev. 56 m
Population
308,160
Median home
$1,115,400
Disaster risk
Very High
Public schools
52
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Irvine

With about 308,160 residents, Irvine is one of California's notable places. Irvine was founded in 1971 and sits in Orange County. The median age is 33.9 and the median household income is $129,647. Homes carry a median value of $1,115,400, and about 44% of residents own where they live. Asian residents make up the largest share of the population (43.9%). Around 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 24 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
308,160
Median age
33.9
Median household income
$129,647
Per-capita income
$62,149
Poverty rate
11.7%
High-school grad or higher
96.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
70.6%
Unemployment
5.5%
Avg. commute
24.3 min
Work from home
25.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White35.4%
Hispanic or Latino11.3%
Black1.9%
Asian43.9%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts67.7%
Sales & office17.4%
Service9.5%
Production, transportation & material moving3.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance1.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$1,115,400
Median gross rent
$2,893/mo
Owner-occupied
43.8%
Median year built
2001
Households
111,979
Avg. household size
2.65

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Above average

Irvine has 52 public schools — 35 elementary, 6 middle, 8 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 11 schools
Reading79%
Math77%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Arnold O. Beckman HighHighGrades 9–12
Creekside HighHighGrades 9–12
Irvine Adult Transition ProgramsHighGrades 12–12
Irvine HighHighGrades 9–12
Northwood HighHighGrades 9–12
Portola HighHighGrades 9–12
University HighHighGrades 9–12
Woodbridge HighHighGrades 9–12
Jeffrey Trail MiddleMiddleGrades 7–8
Lakeside MiddleMiddleGrades 7–8
Rancho San Joaquin MiddleMiddleGrades 7–8
Sierra Vista MiddleMiddleGrades 7–8
South Lake MiddleMiddleGrades 7–8
Venado MiddleMiddleGrades 7–8

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime77% below national
Irvine89
California527
United States386
↑ 39% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime20% below national
Irvine1,553
California2,373
United States1,952
↑ 19% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Irvine Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

69 facilities in Irvine report releasing toxic chemicals to the EPA under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).

All American Asphalt · Orange CountyCemex Irvine Plant · Orange CountyCalportland Company Irvine Plant · Orange CountyOrthodyne Electronics Corp · Orange CountyThe Soundcoat Co Inc · Orange CountyGraphic Packaging International · Orange CountyHolliday Rock - Irvine Facility · Orange CountyRosemount Analytical Inc · Orange CountyMitsubishi Chemical Carbon Fiber & Composites Inc · Orange CountyTodds · Orange CountyCherokee Irvine · Orange CountyCoast Composites Inc · Orange County

Facilities reporting to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory. Source: U.S. EPA Envirofacts (TRI).

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very High
Top hazards · Orange County
EarthquakeVery High
Riverine floodingVery High
Coastal floodingRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively High
LandslideRelatively High
WildfireRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Irvine is in Orange County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Irvine was founded in 1971 and sits in Orange County. Elevation ~56 m.

Population trend
332K0308,16019712024
Map of Irvine
Irvine, CA
Where Irvine is
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Historic places

3 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Irvine Bean and Growers Association BuildingFrances Packing HouseIrvine Blacksmith Shop
Notable people from Irvine
Will FerrellRebecca BlackYeatAaron PeirsolAustin DayeTim CommerfordLearner TienEzra KleinKimberly BrooksNicole Parker
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Nearby cities
Santa Ana (8 mi)Orange (9 mi)Anaheim (12 mi)Huntington Beach (13 mi)Garden Grove (13 mi)Corona (17 mi)

Common questions

Irvine — frequently asked

What is the population of Irvine, California?
Irvine has a population of about 308,160, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Irvine?
The median home value in Irvine is $1,115,400, and the median gross rent is $2,893/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Irvine safe? What is the crime rate?
Irvine Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 89 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Irvine face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Orange County as "Very High" overall, with top hazards including earthquake, riverine flooding, coastal flooding.
How many schools are in Irvine?
Irvine has 52 public schools (35 elementary, 6 middle, 8 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Irvine?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Irvine. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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