Living in Irvine, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Irvine · Census data 2020–2024
Irvine has 311,690 residents with a median age of 34. The median household income is $136,719 (38% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,191,500, the median rent is $2,997/month.
Irvine at a glance
- Population
- 311,690
- Median age
- 34State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $136,719State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,191,500State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,997/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 44.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 70.6%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Irvine a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 38% higher than the California median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 10.8%.
Cons: Home values 62% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April to June and November.
Cost of living in Irvine
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Irvine the median home value is $1,191,500, 258% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,997 per month, which is 31.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Irvine median household income
The median household income in Irvine is $136,719 and the income per person is $64,055. 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Irvine: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 120,206
- Owner-occupied
- 44.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 55.5%
- Vacant
- 6.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 2.65
Irvine demographics
- Population
- 311,690
- Median age
- 34
- Under 18
- 21.7%
- 65 and older
- 10.8%
- Households
- 112,091
- Foreign-born
- 39.8%
- Veterans
- 2.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Irvine ›
Education in Irvine
70.6% of adults 25 and older in Irvine have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 31.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Irvine
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 28%
- Drive alone
- 59.1%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 3.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.8%
Irvine vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irvine | 311,690 | $136,719 | $1,191,500 | $2,997 |
| Tustin | 78,981 | $112,503 | $950,400 | $2,449 |
| Laguna Woods | 17,289 | $59,269 | $394,600 | $2,328 |
| Lake Forest | 86,281 | $135,175 | $937,000 | $2,672 |
| North Tustin | 25,807 | $177,351 | $1,347,800 | $2,462 |
| Newport Beach | 83,845 | $156,867 | $2,000,001 | $3,316 |
| Aliso Viejo | 51,113 | $142,439 | $917,900 | $2,854 |
| Laguna Hills | 30,740 | $128,851 | $1,012,300 | $2,728 |
| Santa Ana | 312,534 | $93,999 | $713,000 | $2,082 |
More for people moving to Irvine
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What is the median household income in Irvine, CA?
The median household income in Irvine is $136,719, 38% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Irvine?
The median home value in Irvine is $1,191,500, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Irvine?
The median gross rent in Irvine is $2,997 per month, about 31.5% of household income.
Is Irvine, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 38% higher than the California median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 10.8%. Minuses: home values 62% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Irvine?
The median age in Irvine is 34 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Irvine?
The average commute to work in Irvine is 25 minutes; 28% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Irvine?
The unemployment rate in Irvine is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Irvine?
70.6% of adults in Irvine have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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