Irvine, California
Population |
Median Age |
Median Household Income |
|
256,877
4% Growth |
34.4
|
$95,573
1.87% Growth |
Poverty Rate |
Number of Employees |
Median Property Value |
|
13.2%
|
124,407
3.58% Growth |
$753,400
4.81% Growth |
About
A culturally diverse and fully integrated city of 260,000 residents, Irvine is one of the world’s premier master-planned communities, encompassing 66 square miles in the heart of Orange County, California.
Irvine was ranked among the Best Places to Live in America in Money Magazine’s 2016 list for cities with 50,000-300,000 population. Criteria included the local economy, quality of education, public safety, health-based resources, and location of amenities both public and private, such as parks. But the success story that is Irvine didn’t just happen. It grew out of the vision of the City Council and the hard work of those in the community.
Incorporated in 1971, Irvine has strategically grown into one of the safest cities in the country, promoting stellar educational institutions, an enterprising business environment, environmental stewardship, state-of-the-art transportation programs and systems, and a high quality of life. Irvine features more than 16,000 acres of parks, sports fields and dedicated open space, and is home to the Orange County Great Park.
Irvine’s pursuit of excellence is reflected in the City’s mission to create and maintain a community where people can live, work, and play in an environment that is safe, vibrant, and aesthetically pleasing.
Priority programs of the City include public safety, open space preservation, energy conservation and recycling, multi-modal transportation, educational partnerships, infrastructure rehabilitation, affordable housing, a healthy community, geographic policing, and youth, family and senior services. Special attention is focused on ensuring that Irvine’s high quality of life is not only enjoyed by today’s residents, but is guaranteed for future generations to come.
Irvine was inspired by vision…and planned for success. We look ahead, applying new ideas and innovative thinking, so we can build upon our past success and plan for a sustainable future.
Irvine was ranked among the Best Places to Live in America in Money Magazine’s 2016 list for cities with 50,000-300,000 population. Criteria included the local economy, quality of education, public safety, health-based resources, and location of amenities both public and private, such as parks. But the success story that is Irvine didn’t just happen. It grew out of the vision of the City Council and the hard work of those in the community.
Incorporated in 1971, Irvine has strategically grown into one of the safest cities in the country, promoting stellar educational institutions, an enterprising business environment, environmental stewardship, state-of-the-art transportation programs and systems, and a high quality of life. Irvine features more than 16,000 acres of parks, sports fields and dedicated open space, and is home to the Orange County Great Park.
Irvine’s pursuit of excellence is reflected in the City’s mission to create and maintain a community where people can live, work, and play in an environment that is safe, vibrant, and aesthetically pleasing.
Priority programs of the City include public safety, open space preservation, energy conservation and recycling, multi-modal transportation, educational partnerships, infrastructure rehabilitation, affordable housing, a healthy community, geographic policing, and youth, family and senior services. Special attention is focused on ensuring that Irvine’s high quality of life is not only enjoyed by today’s residents, but is guaranteed for future generations to come.
Irvine was inspired by vision…and planned for success. We look ahead, applying new ideas and innovative thinking, so we can build upon our past success and plan for a sustainable future.
Economy
The economy of Irvine, CA employs 124k people. The largest industries in Irvine, CA are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (20,215 people), Manufacturing (16,428 people), and Educational Services (14,635 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($123,359), Manufacturing ($87,405), and Finance & Insurance ($87,093).
Median household income in Irvine, CA is $95,573. Males in Irvine, CA have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,252. The income inequality in Irvine, CA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.5, which is higher than than the national average.
Median household income in Irvine, CA is $95,573. Males in Irvine, CA have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,252. The income inequality in Irvine, CA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.5, which is higher than than the national average.
