Irvine, CA

U.S. News Ratings
Population 197,973
Crime Rate Low
Cost of Living High
Health Care Varied
Median Home Price High
Median Income High

Geography

Irvine is southeast of Los Angeles, slightly inland from the Pacific coast.

Cultural Attractions

The city is home to UC Irvine, which has a substantial cultural and intellectual impact on the city. The University also offers continuing education classes.

Recreation

Irvine is close to all Southern California attractions, as well as the coast.

Economy

The city's top two employers are UC Irvine and the Irvine Unified School District.

Fun Fact

Evidence has been found, in the underdeveloped parts of the city, that prehistoric man lived in the area at least 12,000 years ago.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
197,973
Population under 55:
81.2%
Population over 55:
18.8%

City Detail

Crime rate:
Low
Closest large city:
Santa Ana

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Average
Temperature:
94°F July High, 34°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$70,575
Median home price:
$571,500
Average property tax:
$5,198

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
8.9%
Average
Cost of living:
High

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
28
Middle schools:
8
High schools:
7

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
2
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
17
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
48

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
0/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
67/2
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
151/8

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
761

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