Population 9,759 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Northwood Point
Household size in Northwood Point
| Period | Northwood Point | Irvine | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.08 | 2.64 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.07 | 2.67 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.89 | 2.74 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.08 | 2.84 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | +0.20 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Northwood Point is a place of big households: 3.08 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Northwood Point has larger households than the great majority of Irvine neighborhoods.
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 Northwood Point
| Period | Northwood Point | Irvine | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.1 | 35.2 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.3 | 35.7 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.0 | 35.9 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.4 | 35.3 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −3.7 | +0.0 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Northwood Point is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 36.4, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has dropped from 40.1 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the west.
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 Northwood Point
| Period | Northwood Point | Irvine | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 6.8% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 7.4% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 7.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 9.0% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +2.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Northwood Point than nationally: 9.5%, against 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of Irvine. The single-parent share is up 5.2 points from 2006–10, 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 Northwood Point
Renters in Northwood Point
| Period | Northwood Point | Irvine | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 46.2% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.2% | 50.3% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 52.8% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.3% | 56.1% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +10.3 pts | +9.8 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Northwood Point is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. The renter share has risen 10.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. No other Irvine neighborhood has a lower share of renters.
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 Northwood Point
| Period | Northwood Point | Irvine | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.9% | 7.3% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 7.2% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 8.4% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 9.6% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +12.8 pts | +2.3 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Northwood Point: 14.7% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 12.8 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 Northwood Point
| Period | Northwood Point | Irvine | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1992 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1993 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1994 | 1995 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2003 | 2001 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +9 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Northwood Point has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2003, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1990 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the west has the oldest housing.
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 Northwood Point
| Period | Northwood Point | Irvine | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $2,001 | $1,781 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,722 | $1,814 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,751 | $2,499 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,501 | $2,979 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,500 | +$1,198 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in Northwood Point pays $3,501 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,500 a month since 2006–10, up 75%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 24.6% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. No other Irvine neighborhood has higher rents.
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 Northwood Point
Bachelor's degrees in Northwood Point
| Period | Northwood Point | Irvine | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.1% | 61.5% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 75.3% | 64.4% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 75.5% | 69.3% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 72.9% | 71.6% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +10.1 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Northwood Point: 72.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 2.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Northwood Point
| Period | Northwood Point | Irvine | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.3% | 95.0% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 99.9% | 96.2% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.1% | 96.5% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.4% | 96.9% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +1.9 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Northwood Point: 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 up 1.1 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Few Irvine neighborhoods have a higher share of high school graduates: only two of 24.
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 Northwood Point
| Period | Northwood Point | Irvine | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 5.4% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 7.2% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.3% | 4.5% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 5.5% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | +0.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Northwood Point has been strong: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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).
Northwood Point 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood Point | 3.08 | 36.4 | 9.5% | 21.3% | 14.7% | 2003 | $3,501 | 72.9% | 98.4% | 2.7% |
| Northwood | 3.06 | 42.9 | 9.8% | 36.9% | 5.2% | 1983 | $3,310 | 65.5% | 94.7% | 6.0% |
| Lower Peters Canyon | 3.85 | 37.0 | 14.2% | 58.3% | 4.4% | 2003 | $3,290 | 71.5% | 97.4% | 5.5% |
| Orchard Hills | 3.08 | 37.5 | 11.2% | 24.0% | 15.9% | 2014 | $3,500 | 85.5% | 99.4% | 0.9% |
| Woodbury | 2.84 | 36.1 | 10.0% | 56.1% | 5.6% | 2010 | $3,112 | 81.4% | 97.7% | 2.3% |
| Spectrum | 3.17 | 31.2 | 7.9% | 56.2% | 10.9% | 2014 | $3,340 | 73.1% | 98.1% | 5.8% |
| El Camino Real | 2.81 | 45.2 | 10.1% | 29.4% | 6.7% | 1975 | $3,034 | 59.2% | 95.7% | 7.4% |
| Walnut Village | 3.09 | 38.4 | 7.6% | 30.6% | 7.3% | 1984 | $3,302 | 67.1% | 95.1% | 3.8% |
| Portola Springs | 3.07 | 38.3 | 6.6% | 47.3% | 8.0% | 2012 | $3,295 | 73.0% | 96.7% | 4.1% |
| Orange County Great Park | 3.17 | 32.6 | 11.4% | 36.7% | 14.0% | 2017 | $3,487 | 73.7% | 96.6% | 3.3% |
| El Toro Marine Air Station | 3.04 | 32.8 | 10.9% | 39.2% | 14.1% | 2017 | $2,668 | 69.4% | 95.7% | 4.8% |
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 Northwood Point. 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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