Irvine
Village-by-village master planning, top-ranked schools, and the county's biggest job base. HOA and Mello-Roos math matters here.
← ORANGE COUNTY INLAND CITIESWho lives in Irvine
POPULATION BY AGE GROUP
EDUCATION LEVEL
- No High School Diploma 0%
- High School Diploma 0%
- Some College / Associate 0%
- Bachelor's Degree 0%
- Graduate Degree 0%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year 2023
Median sale: data from Redfin, May 2026 (all residential).
Schools in Irvine
Irvine's 52 public campuses at a glance, the largest 12 mapped below.
| School | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Village Elementary | Elementary | K–6 | 0 |
| Orchard Hills | Elementary | K–8 | 0 |
| Woodbury Elementary | Elementary | K–6 | 0 |
| Arnold O. Beckman High | High | 9–12 | 0 |
| Irvine High | High | 9–12 | 0 |
| Northwood High | High | 9–12 | 0 |
| Portola High | High | 9–12 | 0 |
| University High | High | 9–12 | 0 |
| Woodbridge High | High | 9–12 | 0 |
| Jeffrey Trail Middle | Middle | 7–8 | 0 |
| Sierra Vista Middle | Middle | 7–8 | 0 |
| Excel Academy Charter (charter) | Other | K–12 | 0 |
NCES Common Core of Data, 2022–23 · The 12 largest of 52 public schools.
Points of interest in Irvine
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Blk Dot Coffee, Diamond Jamboree, and 85°C Bakery Café.
| Name | Category | Distance | Reviews | Ratings by yelp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Blk Dot Coffee↗ | Dining | 3.1 miles | 685 reviews | 3.9/5 |
 Diamond Jamboree↗ | Dining | 2.5 miles | 249 reviews | 3.4/5 |
 85°C Bakery Café↗ | Dining | 2.4 miles | 6,278 reviews | 4/5 |
 Cha for Tea↗ | Dining | 0.4 miles | 466 reviews | 3.9/5 |
 Irvine Spectrum Center↗ | Shopping | 3.5 miles | 1,613 reviews | 4.2/5 |
 Orange County Great Park↗ | Active | 3 miles | 13 reviews | 4.5/5 |
 Bommer Canyon↗ | Active | 3.6 miles | 66 reviews | 4.4/5 |
 Tanaka Farms↗ | Active | 1.6 miles | 1,510 reviews | 4.2/5 |
Ratings and review counts from Yelp, updated 2026-08-01. Distances are from the center of Irvine.
Buying in Irvine, answered
What is the median household income in Irvine?
The median household income is $129,647 and the median age is 33.9, per the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-Year 2023).
What schools serve Irvine?
Public schools in the area include Cypress Village Elementary, Orchard Hills, and Woodbury Elementary (NCES data). Attendance boundaries vary by address, verify with the district or ask Valerie.
What loan programs can I use to buy a home in Irvine?
Conventional, FHA, VA, jumbo, bank-statement (self-employed), and DSCR investor loans all apply in Irvine. Valerie Sala shops 200+ lenders as a dual-licensed Realtor + Loan Officer (NMLS #383851).
Does Valerie Sala work in Irvine?
Yes, Irvine is part of her Orange County Inland Cities coverage. She handles the offer and the financing as one dual-licensed point of contact (DRE #02006466 · NMLS #383851). Call (714) 717-0200.