Irvine, California
City Overview
As of 2007, Irvine's population is 193,956 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 35.57 percent.
The median home cost in Irvine is $890,500. Home appreciation the last year has been -0.67 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Irvine's cost of living is 69.36% Higher than the U.S. average.
Irvine public schools spend $5,018 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 22 students per teacher in Irvine.
The unemployment rate in Irvine is 2.60 percent(U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Irvine jobs have Increased by 0.78 percent.
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People
The 2007 Irvine, CA, population is 193,956. There are 4,197 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Irvine, CA
The median age is 34.8. The US median is 37.6. 55.81% of people in Irvine, CA, are married. 8.57% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.68 people. 29.41% of people are married, with children. 7.02% have children, but are single.
Race in Irvine, CA
55.50% of people are white, 1.29% are black, 35.75% are asian, 0.17% are native american, and 7.41% claim 'Other'.
7.45% of the people in Irvine, CA, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 92.55% are non-hispanic).
Irvine People SperlingViews
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There is talk about the City not renewing its lease. It would be a shame to... (read more)Irvine: Irvine is a very pleasant place to live, its clean, easy to navigate, safe and the weather is always very... (read more)All: Climate-Great
Crime- Just as worse as Long beach or Compton-Check the Irvine Police Log. And the Cops are lazy. The L.A. Police Department work harder and get paid... (read more)Have an opinion about Irvine? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Irvine Click Here
Economy
The unemployment rate in Irvine, CA, is 2.60%, with job growth of 0.78%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 21.90%.
Irvine, CA Taxes
Irvine, CA,sales tax rate is 7.75%. Income tax is 6.00%.
Irvine, CA Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $37,784, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $84,263.
Irvine Economy SperlingViews
All: Climate-Great
Crime- Just as worse as Long beach or Compton-Check the Irvine Police Log. And the Cops are lazy. The L.A. Police Department work harder and get paid... (read more)economy: it is getting too crowded and home price is... (read more)Irvine: Irvine is a very pleasant place to live, its clean, easy to navigate, safe and the weather is always very... (read more)Have an opinion about Irvine? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Irvine Click Here
| Unemployment Rate | 2.60% | 4.60% |
| Recent Job Growth | 0.78% | 1.40% |
| Future Job Growth | 21.90% | 11.90% |
| Sales Taxes | 7.75% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 6.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $37,784 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $84,263 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 8.12% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 5.04% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 5.21% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 9.43% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 16.85% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 15.02% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 20.80% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 14.15% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 3.78% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 1.60% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 24.97% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 33.35% | 20.24% |
| Service | 7.54% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 27.61% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.05% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 2.35% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 4.12% | 14.44% |
Housing
The median home value in Irvine, CA, is $890,500. Home appreciation is -0.67% over the last year. The median age of Irvine, CA, real estate is 18 years.
Irvine, CA Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 37.28% of the Irvine, CA, population. 4.89% of houses and apartments in Irvine, CA, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Irvine Housing SperlingViews
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| Median Home Age | 18 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $890,500 | $217,200 |
| Home Appreciation | -0.67% | 9.80% |
| Homes Owned | 58.21% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 4.89% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 37.28% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $8.29 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 0.26% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 0.47% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 1.22% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 1.04% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 0.44% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 0.80% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.38% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 8.34% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 13.54% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 17.51% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 33.94% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 8.35% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 25.92% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 9.46% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 7.17% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 25.18% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 27.60% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 3.81% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 0.46% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 0.28% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 0.11% | 13.55% |
Health
There are 262 physicians per capita in Irvine, CA. The US average is 170.
Irvine, CA Health Index
Air quality in Irvine, CA is 2 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Irvine, CA is 65 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 10 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
Irvine Health SperlingViews
OC - Only Chinese: You have to be kidding me right? This is some sort of joke...Irvine has had a 36% population change and has a 36% asian demographic. Coincidence? In 5 short years... (read more)Wonderful place to lie, work, play....safe and sec: Lived in Irvine for 11 years, we have three boys and love every minute of the convinence of being here....close to EVERYTHING...great shopping, quick to the beach,... (read more)The "OC": THE GOOD
Excellent climate, lots to do, good schools, outstanding urban planning and development, excellent medical care.
THE WEIRD
It is like living in Disneyland.... (read more)Have an opinion about Irvine? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Irvine Click Here
Crime
Irvine, CA, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 6. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Irvine, CA, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 4. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
Irvine Crime SperlingViews
Steril, expensive, no soul, but beautiful: If you like cleanliness, sunshine, lots of shopping, millions of cars on the road, I guess Irvine is perfect. The school system is great.
What I am missing is soul and... (read more)Open Air Venues: Verizon Wireless Amphitheater (AKA Irvine Meadows) is a great concert and festival venue.
There is talk about the City not renewing its lease. It would be a shame to... (read more)Irvine: Irvine is a very pleasant place to live, its clean, easy to navigate, safe and the weather is always very... (read more)Have an opinion about Irvine? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Irvine Click Here
Climate
Irvine, CA, gets 13 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 0 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 34.
On average, there are 281 sunny days per year in Irvine, CA. The July high is around 84 degrees. The January low is 41. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 53 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
Irvine Climate SperlingViews
Irvine: Irvine is a very pleasant place to live, its clean, easy to navigate, safe and the weather is always very... (read more)Open Air Venues: Verizon Wireless Amphitheater (AKA Irvine Meadows) is a great concert and festival venue.
There is talk about the City not renewing its lease. It would be a shame to... (read more)All: Climate-Great
Crime- Just as worse as Long beach or Compton-Check the Irvine Police Log. And the Cops are lazy. The L.A. Police Department work harder and get paid... (read more)Have an opinion about Irvine? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Irvine Click Here
Educate
Irvine, CA, schools spend $5,018 per student. There are 22 pupils per teacher, 1,581 students per librarian, and 1,119 children per counselor in Irvine, CA schools.
Irvine Education SperlingViews
OC - Only Chinese: You have to be kidding me right? This is some sort of joke...Irvine has had a 36% population change and has a 36% asian demographic. Coincidence? In 5 short years... (read more)Wonderful place to lie, work, play....safe and sec: Lived in Irvine for 11 years, we have three boys and love every minute of the convinence of being here....close to EVERYTHING...great shopping, quick to the beach,... (read more)The "OC": THE GOOD
Excellent climate, lots to do, good schools, outstanding urban planning and development, excellent medical care.
THE WEIRD
It is like living in Disneyland.... (read more)Have an opinion about Irvine? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Irvine Click Here
Transportation
The average one-way commute in Irvine, CA, takes 26 minutes. 80% of commuters drive their own car alone. 8% carpool with others. 1% take mass transit and 5% work from home.
Irvine Transportation SperlingViews
Irvine: Irvine is a very pleasant place to live, its clean, easy to navigate, safe and the weather is always very... (read more)All: Climate-Great
Crime- Just as worse as Long beach or Compton-Check the Irvine Police Log. And the Cops are lazy. The L.A. Police Department work harder and get paid... (read more)economy: it is getting too crowded and home price is... (read more)Have an opinion about Irvine? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Irvine Click Here
Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Irvine, CA is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Irvine, CA is more expensive.
Overall, Irvine, CA cost of living is 169.36.
Irvine Cost of Living SperlingViews
Orange County cost of living: OC is a great place to live with a high cost of living. Irvine in particular is a great place to raise kids with excellent schools. City is clean and always feels safe.... (read more)Expensive: You get what you pay for . . . I guess. Very nice, master-planned community, but ridiculously... (read more)Irvine, CA: Great climate, great schools - real estate is way too $$$, and it is becoming too crowded but so glad it is a planned community sothat the growth (although it seems too... (read more)Have an opinion about Irvine? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Irvine Click Here
Religion
44.78% of the people in Irvine, CA are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 27.39% are Catholic; 8.05% are Protestant; 1.73% are LDS; 4.03% are another Christian faith; 2.11% in Irvine, CA are Jewish; 0.08% are an eastern faith; 1.39% affilite with Islam.
Irvine Religion SperlingViews
OC - Only Chinese: You have to be kidding me right? This is some sort of joke...Irvine has had a 36% population change and has a 36% asian demographic. Coincidence? In 5 short years... (read more)Wonderful place to lie, work, play....safe and sec: Lived in Irvine for 11 years, we have three boys and love every minute of the convinence of being here....close to EVERYTHING...great shopping, quick to the beach,... (read more)The "OC": THE GOOD
Excellent climate, lots to do, good schools, outstanding urban planning and development, excellent medical care.
THE WEIRD
It is like living in Disneyland.... (read more)Have an opinion about Irvine? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Irvine Click Here
| Percent Religious | 44.78% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 27.39% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 8.05% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 1.73% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 1.68% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.44% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 2.80% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 1.48% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 0.60% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 1.05% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 4.03% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 2.11% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.08% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 1.39% | 0.54% |
Voting
38.98% of the people in Irvine, CA are registered as Democrats. 59.68% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.33%.
Irvine Voting SperlingViews
Steril, expensive, no soul, but beautiful: If you like cleanliness, sunshine, lots of shopping, millions of cars on the road, I guess Irvine is perfect. The school system is great.
What I am missing is soul and... (read more)Open Air Venues: Verizon Wireless Amphitheater (AKA Irvine Meadows) is a great concert and festival venue.
There is talk about the City not renewing its lease. It would be a shame to... (read more)Irvine: Irvine is a very pleasant place to live, its clean, easy to navigate, safe and the weather is always very... (read more)Have an opinion about Irvine? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Irvine Click Here
