Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
12%
Irvine
Irvine, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,924
Population
316,280
Renter Mix
56% Rent
Irvine celebrates the beauty and culture of Southern California
Adventures
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Nestled in the foothills of Orange County just minutes inland from Newport Beach, Irvine embodies the idyllic image of Southern California. As one of the region’s younger cities, Irvine benefits from a clearly planned layout which divides the landscape into distinct villages, each with its own unique look and personality. From the Spanish influence in El Camino Real to the bungalows of Northwood, Irvine offers rental homes and apartments that exude classic Cali cool.
The city is home to over 30,000 students attending the University of California Irvine, one of the larger campuses in the UC system. The vibrant college atmosphere necessitates plenty of dining and retail options dotted around the landscape. Explore Campus Plaza for a plethora of eateries, shops, bars, and markets. The strong academic culture extends into the public education system as well, which boasts a multitude of top-rated schools at every level.
California’s rugged natural beauty is always close at hand, whether you’re exploring the huge nature preserves like Willow Staging Area and Limestone Canyon, enjoying the sunshine in Orange County Great Park, or just taking in the magnificent views of the mountains. And of course, being so close to the coastline, a day at the beach is always a welcome suggestion.
Explore the City
Live minutes from world-famous Laguna Beach
Residents of Irvine enjoy amazing beaches
Bommer Canyon Trail Head offers hiking trails and biking trails through the park.
Shady Canyon is a gated, luxury estates neighborhood in the city of Irvine, California.
The Quail Hill Shopping Center has plenty of dining options fo Shady Canyon residents.
There are dirt and paved pathways for cycling on the Shady Canyon Trail.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$121,839
Average: $147,162
Education
156,870
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
160,036
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Irvine has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
56%
Non-Renters
44%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
46%
Other Education
54%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Irvine, CA is $2,586 for a studio, $2,924 for one bedroom, $3,576 for two bedrooms, and $4,374 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Irvine has decreased by -0.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,924/month
785 Sq Ft
House
$8,266/month
2,789 Sq Ft
Condo
$4,600/month
1,588 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,855/month
1,663 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Irvine, CA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
1,373 Students
Public
Grades K-5
1,095 Students
Public
Grades K-5
948 Students
Public
Grades K-5
830 Students
Public
Grades K-5
766 Students
Public
Grades K-8
1,373 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,282 Students
Public
Grades K-8
1,065 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,049 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
860 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,776 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,693 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,244 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,232 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,307 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Mason Regional Park
- Turtle Rock Nature Center
- UCI Arboretum
- Santa Ana Zoo
- Peters Canyon Regional Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- John Wayne/Orange County
- Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.