City
Irvine
- A+Overall Grade
- City in California
- 487 reviews
- Public SchoolsA+
- Crime & SafetyB-
- HousingC
- NightlifeA
- Good for FamiliesA+
- DiversityA+
- JobsB
- WeatherA+
- Cost of LivingD
- Health & FitnessA+
- Outdoor ActivitiesA+
- CommuteB+
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$797,100
National
$184,700Median Rent
$2,259
National
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Irvine Rankings
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
B-
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
- Assault23.6282.7
- Murder0.36.1
- Rape17.840.7
- Robbery22.6135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
- Burglary196.1500.1
- Theft1,054.42,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft55.7284
Residents
Working in Irvine
Jobs
B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$100,969
National
$55,322Irvine Reviews
487 reviews
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Boy has Irvine changed! It used to be a wonderful place to live. The Irvine Company has ruined it because they only care about pushing housing prices, apartment rents, and commercial property rents to the I think degree. They have stopped renewing leases on the restaurants residents love and favorite restaurants are gone, as are grocery stores and other shops. Everything is being replaced by Asian owned restaurants and businesses who have the money to pay exorbitant rents. Big houses have postage size lots with small patios instead of nice yards. So sad because it is safe here due to our wonderful police department. The Irvine Company has ruined our culture here.
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!