Orange County, California
Irvine Real Estate and Local Guide
Irvine is a large master-planned city in central Orange County organized into distinct villages, home to the University of California, Irvine, and consistently ranked among the safest large cities in the United States. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Irvine best.
About the area
Living in Irvine, CA
One of the largest master-planned cities in the United States, repeatedly ranked among the safest large American cities by FBI crime statistics.
The housing market
Homes in Irvine
- About 44% of housing units are owner-occupied, with a large renter share tied to the university and workforce.
- Roughly 37% of homes are detached single-family houses, while condominiums, townhomes, and apartments make up much of the master-planned housing.
- The median home value is about $1,115,400.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Irvine home
Orange County Great Park
Metropolitan park on the former El Toro Marine base with a signature balloon ride and sports complex
Irvine Spectrum Center
Outdoor shopping and entertainment center anchored by a giant Ferris wheel
University of California, Irvine
Major public research university that anchors the city center
William R. Mason Regional Park
Orange County regional park with a lake and open lawns near UCI
San Joaquin Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary
Freshwater marsh preserve and birdwatching area within the Irvine Ranch open space
Neighborhoods
Irvine areas to know
Woodbridge
1970s-80s village built around two man-made lakes
Turtle Rock
Hillside residential village near UCI
University Park
One of Irvine's first villages, next to UCI
Westpark
Village originally developed as Culverdale
Northwood
Established village in the northern part of the city
Quail Hill
Foothill village beside the Irvine Open Space Preserve
Portola Springs
Newer village near the Orange County Great Park
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.