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Irvine, California

Introduction to Irvine, California

Incorporated in 1971, Irvine is the 28th largest city in California. The city is home to approximately 140,000 inhabitants. It is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana metropolitan area which is home to over 12 million people. Irvine lies 48 miles to the southeast of Los Angeles. The center of the city is only 7 miles from the Pacific Ocean.

Around 2000 years ago, the Gabrielino Indians inhabited what is now Irvine. Irvine is comprised of several villages, each of which was master planned by the Irvine Company. The first was constructed in the 1960's and more are planned. The land, once granted to individuals by the Spanish and Mexican governments, was purchased in the second half of the 1800's by James Irvine.

Irvine enjoys the warm and sunny weather for which Southern California is so famous. August average daily temperatures are 83 degrees Fahrenheit. January average daily temperatures are 66 degrees Fahrenheit.

Missions, cattle grazing, and agriculture were once the main activities in the Irvine area. Currently Irvine is home to several Fortune 1000 companies including:

  • Standard Pacific
  • Gateway
  • Broadcom
  • New Century Financial
  • Allergan

Arts and Entertainment

Arts, entertainment, and leisure-time attractions in Irvine include:

  • The Irvine Museum
  • The Irvine Barclay Theatre
  • The Irvine Fine Arts Center
  • The Arboretum at the University of California, Irvine
  • The Irvine Ranch Land Reserve
  • Many more attractions in the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area
  • Numerous professional sports teams in the Los Angeles metropolitan area

High Points

Irvine strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyIrvine Low Violent Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyIrvine Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyIrvine College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyIrvine Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyIrvine Well-Paid Single Men
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Irvine Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Irvine People in Middle Class or Better
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Irvine Walking and Biking to Work
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Irvine Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Irvine, CA

Comparing Irvine to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women109
Well-Paid Single Men109
Female Share of the Population78
Racial Diversity67
Age of the Population65
Male Share of the Population43
Senior Citizens22
Children Under 5 Years Old13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married95
Average Household Size74

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income109
People in Middle Class or Better108
People Above Poverty96

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home108
Walking and Biking to Work109
Short Commute Times68
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
People Living Alone36
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
Affordability of Property Taxes12
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime107

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