Irvine, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-09
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Irvine, California Info Snack

Population
272,694
Unemployment
5.3%
Poverty
12.6%
Median Home
$861,700
Median Income
$108,318
Median Rent
$2,425

Irvine SnackAbility

9
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
10
Affordability
3
Diversity
9.5
Safety
8
Amenities
9.5
Education
9
Commute
7

Irvine, CA Crime Report

4,604
Total Crimes
1,549.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
-33.94%
Below National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Irvine
/ 100k People
California
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 4,604 1,549.8 2,581.0 2,346.0
Violent Crime 152 51.2 442.0 387.8
Murder 1 0.3 5.6 6.5
Robbery 49 16.5 113.6 73.9
Aggravated Assault 66 22.2 288.7 279.7
Property Crime 4,452 1,498.6 2,138.9 1,958.2
Burglary 828 278.7 369.7 314.2
Larceny 3,336 1,123.0 1,341.7 1,398.0
Car Theft 288 96.9 427.6 246.0

Irvine, CA Cost Of Living

182
Irvine's Overall Cost Of Living
1.8x
Higher Than The National Average
Living Expense Irvine California National Average
Overall 182 140 100
Services 111 112 100
Groceries 112 113 100
Health 103 115 100
Housing 335 198 100
Transportation 138 134 100
Utilities 89 126 100

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Population over time in Irvine

Year Population % Change
2020 272,694 2.7%
2019 265,502 3.4%
2018 256,877 4.0%
2017 246,992 3.6%
2016 238,474 3.8%
2015 229,850 3.9%
2014 221,266 3.5%
2013 213,880 4.3%
2012 205,057 3.0%
2011 199,117 -

Race / Ethnicity in Irvine

White
38.3% (104,549)
African American
1.4% (3,764)
American Indian
0.1% (327)
Asian
43.4% (118,473)
Hawaiian
0.3% (944)
Other
0.2% (629)
Two Or More
5.4% (14,824)
Hispanic
10.7% (29,184)
Race Irvine CA USA
White 38.3% 36.5% 60.1%
African American 1.4% 5.4% 12.2%
American Indian 0.1% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 43.4% 14.6% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.3% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.3% 0.3%
Two Or More 5.4% 3.4% 2.8%
Hispanic 10.7% 39.1% 18.2%

Gender in Irvine

Female
50.8% (138,569)
Male
49.2% (134,125)
Gender Irvine CA USA
Female 50.8% 50.3% 50.8%
Male 49.2% 49.7% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Irvine for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
2.0% (5,453)
9-12th Grade
2.0% (5,453)
High School / GED
8.0% (21,815)
Some College
13.0% (35,450)
Associate's Degree
6.0% (16,361)
Bachelor's Degree
39.0% (106,350)
Master's Degree
21.0% (57,265)
Professional Degree
5.0% (13,634)
Doctorate Degree
4.0% (10,907)
Education Irvine CA USA
< 9th Grade 2.0% 8.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 2.0% 7.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 8.0% 20.0% 27.0%
Some College 13.0% 21.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 6.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 39.0% 22.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 21.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 5.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 4.0% 2.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Irvine, California

Less than $10,000
7.8% (2,127,535)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.6% (708,332)
$15,000 to $24,999
3.5% (955,910)
$25,000 to $34,999
4.3% (1,169,369)
$35,000 to $49,999
6.0% (1,623,638)
$50,000 to $74,999
11.3% (3,083,446)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.1% (3,025,922)
$100,000 to $149,999
20.0% (5,456,023)
$150,000 to $199,999
12.3% (3,344,277)
$200,000 or more
21.2% (5,774,941)
Income Irvine CA USA
Less than $10,000 7.8% 4.7% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.6% 3.9% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 3.5% 6.9% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 4.3% 7.1% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 6.0% 10.0% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 11.3% 15.3% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.1% 12.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 20.0% 17.1% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 12.3% 9.4% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 21.2% 13.3% 8.3%

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