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Irvine, California

city · Orange County

At a glance

311,690
Population
$1,191,500
Median home value (all homes)
293% above U.S. median
$1,517,431
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,997/mo
Median rent
122% above U.S. median
$136,719
Median household income
74% above U.S. median
24.7 min
Average commute
95.8%
Homes with broadband
53.38%
Locations with fiber available
5.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 187 — 87% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing310% above
Goods & services5% above
Utilities23% below
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost32% above
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college3 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates96.7%
College graduates70.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Irvine Economic Development
The City of Irvine's Economic Development Department provides resources for starting or relocating a business, and for modifying interior or exterior spaces. It targets individuals and businesses seeking to provide goods or services to the City.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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