Irvine
- City in California
City
Irvine
- grade A+Overall Grade
- City in California
- Rating 4.36 out of 5 525 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A+
- Crime & Safetygrade B minus
- Housinggrade C
- Nightlifegrade A
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade B
- Weathergrade A+
- Cost of Livinggrade D
- Health & Fitnessgrade A+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A+
- Commutegrade B+
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$838,000
National
$217,500Median Rent
$2,361
National
$1,062Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
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Irvine Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
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Top Public Schools Serving Irvine
- grade A+
Orange County School of the Arts
- Rating 4.17 out of 5 558 reviews
- grade A+
University High School
- Rating 3.86 out of 5 497 reviews
- grade A+
Northwood High School
- Rating 4.04 out of 5 537 reviews
- grade A+
Woodbridge High School
- Rating 3.84 out of 5 479 reviews
- grade A+
Arnold O. Beckman High School
- Rating 3.85 out of 5 744 reviews
Top Private Schools Near Irvine
- grade A+
Sage Hill School
- Rating 4.13 out of 5 93 reviews
- grade A+
TVT Community Day School
- Rating 4.41 out of 5 164 reviews
- grade A+
Fairmont Preparatory Academy
- Rating 4.29 out of 5 73 reviews
- grade A+
St. Margaret's Episcopal School
- Rating 4.07 out of 5 54 reviews
- grade A+
Pacific Academy
- Rating 4.2 out of 5 5 reviews
Top Neighborhoods in Irvine
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault23.6national 282.7
- Murder0.3national 6.1
- Rape17.8national 40.7
- Robbery22.6national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary196.1national 500.1
- Theft1,054.4national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft55.7national 284
Residents
Working in Irvine
Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$105,126
National
$62,843Similar Places
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Irvine Reviews
Rating 4.36 out of 5 525 reviews
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I really enjoy this city because of how clean and open the roads are; overall the city feels breathable due to the low amount of tall buildings and offers several places to surround yourself with nature on a hike. One of my favorite places to visit is the Irvine Spectrum mall because of the many places to shop, eat and socialize. I love coming with my friends and family to take the day off and simply enjoy each others company watching a movie or racing a competitive match on Mario Cart at Dave and Busters! The Great Park also has many fun activities like hopping onto the carousel or (my personal favorite) viewing the whole city and become mesmerized by the landscape from a hot air balloon. This city is truly one of my favorites and holds many dear memories of me and my loved ones.
Irvine is a wonderful city, especially for families because the education system is very strong. The neighborhoods are safe and there is lots of diversity in Irvine, as you'll find lots of food from all different cuisines and tastes. There is not much convenient public transportation in Irvine, so having a car is necessary to get around to most places. Public areas are clean and well-maintained, and people are very down-to-earth here!
I have lived in Irvine for well over a year now. Weeks after I moved here, fires obliterated about 15,000 acres of hillside behind our townhome. Past reviews indicate that Irvine is beautiful. This is true, but I have some critiques of it. Firstly, what is the point of such beauty when there are so few with whom to enjoy it? Most of the residents keep to themselves and lead insulated, materialistic lifestyles.
Secondly, a lot of the beauty is meticulously maintained by the Irvine Company. It isn't exactly "natural beauty" because each and every tree & each and every plot of land is designed to create a very expensive utopia. It just feels very artificial, but there is open space.
Finally, on that note, the pricing is egregious. Sure, that is to be expected, living in Southern California. But, at the end of the day, Irvine is just a large suburb that is overpriced and heavily burnt following the 2020 fires.
Nonetheless, as a UCI grad student, I am grateful to live in such a nice place.
Secondly, a lot of the beauty is meticulously maintained by the Irvine Company. It isn't exactly "natural beauty" because each and every tree & each and every plot of land is designed to create a very expensive utopia. It just feels very artificial, but there is open space.
Finally, on that note, the pricing is egregious. Sure, that is to be expected, living in Southern California. But, at the end of the day, Irvine is just a large suburb that is overpriced and heavily burnt following the 2020 fires.
Nonetheless, as a UCI grad student, I am grateful to live in such a nice place.