Located in the heart of Orange County, Irvine combines the friendliness, warmth and safety of a small town with the educational, recreational, and cultural opportunities of a large city. As the first and most successful planned community in the nation, Irvine offers its residents wide streets, convenient shopping, and more open "green" space than any other city in Orange County.

Climate

Irvine enjoys the year round beautiful, sunny climate of Southern California, with an annual average high temperature of 73 degrees Fahrenheit and an average low temperature of 53 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Population

Irvine enjoys a very diverse population so new arrivals quickly feel at home.
Over 200,000 residents

Education

Irvine K – 12 students consistently score above state and national averages in standardized tests.

For additional information please visit the Irvine Unified School District Web site at www.iusd.k12.ca.us.

Irvine is the home of the University of California Irvine (www.uci.edu). In addition there are 15 other universities and colleges located in the city including University of Southern California, Pepperdine University, Irvine Valley College, Chapman University, Concordia University, California State University, Fullerton and the Fashion Institute of Design.

Additional information on colleges and universities in Irvine is available by typing "Colleges and Universities in Irvine" in your web browser.

Neighborhoods

Irvine is made up of eighteen residential neighborhoods (Turtle Ridge, Turtle Rock, Shady Canyon, University Park, Quail Hill, Oak Creek, Woodbridge, West Park, West Park II, El Camino, Portola Springs, Woodbury, Walnut Village, Deerfield, Northpark, Northwood Point, Northwood, Orchard Hills) known as Villages, and two business areas, the Irvine Business Complex and the Irvine Spectrum. Each Village has its own conveniently located shopping area.

Irvine offers a wide variety of residential choices from studio apartments to large private homes.

For additional information please visit:
Irvine Chamber Real Estate Agent Members
 

Recreation

Approximately halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego, Irvine residents have easy access to both. However, Irvine itself has much to offer in the way of recreation and culture. Hiking and biking trails, a water park, museums, sports fields and concert venues are all located in the city.

City of Irvine Parks and Recreation

• Community Parks 18
• Neighborhood Parks 35
• Athletic Infields 41 fields
• Sports Fields 125 acres
• Off-Street Bicycle Trails 40.5 miles
• Open Space/Greenbelts 2,202 acres
• Streetscape 670 acres
• Trees 55,500

Entertainment

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Dining

Irvine offers a wide selection of dining alternatives from fast food to fine dining in a variety of international cuisines.

For additional information please visit

Click here for Irvine Chamber Dining Directory

Cost of Living

The following charts provide a comparison between the cost of living in Irvine, San Diego and San Francisco. Irvine is somewhat less expensive than San Francisco and slightly more expensive than San Diego. If housing costs, which are declining, are removed, Irvine is the least expensive of all three cities.

Source: Sperling's Best Places www.bestplaces.net

Healthcare

Irvine is home to Kaiser Permanente's Alton Sand Canyon Medical Offices (www.kaiserpermanente.com).

For the City of Irvine web site please visit www.ci.irvine.ca.us