Irvine
- City in California
City
Irvine
- grade A+Overall Grade
- City in California
- Rating 4.36 out of 5 536 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A+
- Crime & Safetygrade B minus
- Housinggrade C minus
- 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 5 561 reviews
- grade A+
University High School
- Rating 3.87 out of 5 500 reviews
- grade A+
Northwood High School
- Rating 4.04 out of 5 541 reviews
- grade A+
Woodbridge High School
- Rating 3.83 out of 5 483 reviews
- grade A+
Arnold O. Beckman High School
- Rating 3.85 out of 5 745 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
- Assault22.2national 282.7
- Murder0.3national 6.1
- Rape12.1national 40.7
- Robbery16.5national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary278.7national 500.1
- Theft1,123national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft96.9national 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 5 536 reviews
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First and foremost, Irvine is a beautiful and clean city. Almost everywhere you go it is very well maintained and manicured. It's very organized and thought out. Of course, no city is 100% safe, but Irvine does a really great job in making sure that things are taken care of to ensure that this city be can as safe as possible for the amount of people living in it. Irvine is a very affluent and diverse area, so you can expect to see a good amount of high-end areas and people from all sorts of cultures. As amazing as this city is, I will say that Irvine is definitely in a bubble compared to other cities, meaning that because it's so organized, that it can easily feel stifling and like there is not much to do in the sense of authenticity. People do tend to keep to themselves more often and because of that there can be a lacking sense of community to some. But overall, if you're looking for a safe, family friendly, and entertaining city to live or vacation in, Irvine is an amazing option!
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 beautiful suburban city in Orange County about 40 miles south of Los Angeles. It is the ideal city to raise a family, as I have resided here since I was 6 years old. It has become my home where I am never too far from the beach, the mountains, and/or other adventures. The city continues to grow, developing massive parks, business, and residential areas maintaining Irvine as a central hub within Southern California. Irvine can be known as a bubble for residents due to its low crime rate which can feel isolating from other parts of the state, country, and even the world. It can sometimes feel that Irvine is a utopia and is so perfect that the troubles of the world cannot enter this city. I grew up in this city where I went to pre-school, elementary school, middle-school, high-school, and pursued university all within a 5 mile radius of my home. The only drawback of growing up in Irvine is it's lack of night-light activity, yet it one looks spectacular views can be found.