Located in the heart of Orange County, Irvine is one of Southern California’s most desirable cities for families, professionals, and investors. Known for its master planned communities, Irvine offers a unique blend of modern housing, abundant green space, and strong economic opportunity.
The city consistently ranks among the safest cities in the United States and is home to highly rated public schools within the Irvine Unified School District. Irvine also hosts the University of California Irvine, a leading research university that contributes to the city’s strong academic and innovation ecosystem.
Residents enjoy over 16,000 acres of parks, open space, and trails, including the Orange County Great Park. Irvine’s thoughtfully designed neighborhoods feature tree lined streets, community amenities, and convenient access to shopping centers, restaurants, and entertainment.
Irvine is also a major employment hub in Southern California. The Irvine Spectrum area and surrounding business districts host major companies in technology, healthcare, finance, and gaming. Its central location provides easy access to major freeways, John Wayne Airport, and nearby coastal cities such as Newport Beach and Laguna Beach.
With its high quality of life, strong job market, and excellent infrastructure, Irvine continues to attract homebuyers, renters, and investors looking for stability and long term growth in Orange County.
308,406 people live in Irvine, where the median age is 34.8 and the average individual income is $62,102.767. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Irvine, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Baseballogy, Le Space Art Center, and M.A.D Dance & Music.
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| Active | 3.13 miles | 22 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.94 miles | 30 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.23 miles | 20 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.08 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.88 miles | 23 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.07 miles | 30 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.84 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.12 miles | 20 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.44 miles | 12 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.89 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.7 miles | 228 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Irvine has 111,979 households, with an average household size of 23.9. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Irvine do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 308,406 people call Irvine home. The population density is 6,221.596 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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