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Population and households in Irvine Health and Science Complex
Household size in Irvine Health and Science Complex
| Period | Irvine Health and Science Complex | Irvine | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.62 | 2.64 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.72 | 2.67 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.00 | 2.74 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.95 | 2.84 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.32 | +0.20 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Irvine Health and Science Complex are small: just 1.95 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 1.62, even as the national average fell. No other Irvine neighborhood has smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Irvine Health and Science Complex
| Period | Irvine Health and Science Complex | Irvine | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.4 | 35.2 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.5 | 35.7 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.6 | 35.9 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.9 | 35.3 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +0.0 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Irvine Health and Science Complex is young: half of its residents are under 33.9, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 32.4, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Irvine Health and Science Complex
| Period | Irvine Health and Science Complex | Irvine | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.0% | 6.8% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 7.4% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 1.6% | 7.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 9.0% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +2.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Irvine Health and Science Complex: 6.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 2.4 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Irvine Health and Science Complex
Renters in Irvine Health and Science Complex
| Period | Irvine Health and Science Complex | Irvine | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.4% | 46.2% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 92.5% | 50.3% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 98.2% | 52.8% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 99.2% | 56.1% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +9.8 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Irvine Health and Science Complex: 99.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About three in ten owners (29.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 1.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Irvine Health and Science Complex has the highest share of renters of any Irvine neighborhood.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Irvine Health and Science Complex
| Period | Irvine Health and Science Complex | Irvine | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 7.3% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 7.2% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 8.4% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 9.6% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.5 pts | +2.3 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Irvine Health and Science Complex than nationally: 5.8%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is down 9.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Irvine Health and Science Complex has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Irvine neighborhoods.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Irvine Health and Science Complex
| Period | Irvine Health and Science Complex | Irvine | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2005 | 1992 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2003 | 1993 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2009 | 1995 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2010 | 2001 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +9 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Irvine Health and Science Complex has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2010, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 2005 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Irvine Health and Science Complex
| Period | Irvine Health and Science Complex | Irvine | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,922 | $1,781 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $2,000 | $1,814 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,418 | $2,499 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,061 | $2,979 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,139 | +$1,198 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Irvine Health and Science Complex costs $3,061 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,139 a month from 2006–10, a 59% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 36.7% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Irvine Health and Science Complex
Bachelor's degrees in Irvine Health and Science Complex
| Period | Irvine Health and Science Complex | Irvine | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.0% | 61.5% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 72.7% | 64.4% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 69.7% | 69.3% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 67.5% | 71.6% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | −10.5 pts | +10.1 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Irvine Health and Science Complex is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (67.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Still, the share is lower than in Irvine as a whole (71.6%). The share with a degree is down 10.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Irvine Health and Science Complex
| Period | Irvine Health and Science Complex | Irvine | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 99.9% | 95.0% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 99.9% | 96.2% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 99.7% | 96.5% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.4% | 96.9% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | +1.9 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Irvine Health and Science Complex: 98.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is down 1.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. Irvine Health and Science Complex has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Irvine neighborhoods.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Irvine Health and Science Complex
| Period | Irvine Health and Science Complex | Irvine | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.6% | 5.4% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.5% | 7.2% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 4.5% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 5.5% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +0.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.9%, unemployment in Irvine Health and Science Complex is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is up 4.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Irvine Health and Science Complex compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irvine Health and Science Complex | 1.95 | 33.9 | 6.4% | 99.2% | 5.8% | 2010 | $3,061 | 67.5% | 98.4% | 5.9% |
| Quail Hill | 2.54 | 33.7 | 5.5% | 68.4% | 8.5% | 2005 | $3,196 | 73.1% | 94.9% | 2.7% |
| Oak Creek | 2.56 | 36.8 | 8.7% | 53.5% | 6.2% | 1995 | $2,855 | 75.0% | 97.2% | 5.8% |
| Spectrum | 3.17 | 31.2 | 7.9% | 56.2% | 10.9% | 2014 | $3,340 | 73.1% | 98.1% | 5.8% |
| El Toro Marine Air Station | 3.04 | 32.8 | 10.9% | 39.2% | 14.1% | 2017 | $2,668 | 69.4% | 95.7% | 4.8% |
| Orange County Great Park | 3.17 | 32.6 | 11.4% | 36.7% | 14.0% | 2017 | $3,487 | 73.7% | 96.6% | 3.3% |
| Woodbury | 2.84 | 36.1 | 10.0% | 56.1% | 5.6% | 2010 | $3,112 | 81.4% | 97.7% | 2.3% |
| Woodbridge | 2.74 | 42.0 | 9.1% | 40.0% | 6.6% | 1981 | $2,981 | 69.9% | 97.3% | 6.2% |
| El Camino Real | 2.81 | 45.2 | 10.1% | 29.4% | 6.7% | 1975 | $3,034 | 59.2% | 95.7% | 7.4% |
| Turtle Rock | 2.73 | 43.1 | 4.6% | 30.1% | 6.2% | 1980 | $3,411 | 76.6% | 97.9% | 5.7% |
| Portola Springs | 3.07 | 38.3 | 6.6% | 47.3% | 8.0% | 2012 | $3,295 | 73.0% | 96.7% | 4.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Irvine Health and Science Complex. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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