Population 6,369 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Quail Hill
Household size in Quail Hill
| Period | Quail Hill | Irvine | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.79 | 2.64 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.39 | 2.67 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.74 | 2.74 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.54 | 2.84 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.25 | +0.20 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Quail Hill run a little small, averaging 2.54 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.79 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Quail Hill
| Period | Quail Hill | Irvine | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.9 | 35.2 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.8 | 35.7 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.3 | 35.9 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.7 | 35.3 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.2 | +0.0 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Quail Hill is young: half of its residents are under 33.7, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has dropped from 35.9 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
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 Quail Hill
| Period | Quail Hill | Irvine | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.4% | 6.8% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.0% | 7.4% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 7.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 9.0% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +2.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Quail Hill: 5.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 2.1 points, even as the national share fell. Quail Hill has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Irvine neighborhoods.
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 Quail Hill
Renters in Quail Hill
| Period | Quail Hill | Irvine | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.1% | 46.2% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.6% | 50.3% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.1% | 52.8% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 68.4% | 56.1% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +27.3 pts | +9.8 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Quail Hill: 68.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 38.0% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the southeast. The renter share has risen 27.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Quail Hill
| Period | Quail Hill | Irvine | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 7.3% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.5% | 7.2% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.0% | 8.4% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 9.6% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +2.3 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Quail Hill is close to the national rate: 8.5% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.6 points, as it has nationally.
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 Quail Hill
| Period | Quail Hill | Irvine | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2002 | 1992 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2003 | 1993 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2001 | 1995 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2005 | 2001 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +9 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Quail Hill has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2005, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 2002 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 Quail Hill
| Period | Quail Hill | Irvine | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,971 | $1,781 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,787 | $1,814 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,439 | $2,499 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,196 | $2,979 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,225 | +$1,198 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in Quail Hill pays $3,196 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,225 a month from 2006–10, a 62% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 32.0% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the southeast.
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 Quail Hill
Bachelor's degrees in Quail Hill
| Period | Quail Hill | Irvine | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.9% | 61.5% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 80.4% | 64.4% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 78.5% | 69.3% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 73.1% | 71.6% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | −6.8 pts | +10.1 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Quail Hill: 73.1% 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 fallen 6.8 points since 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 Quail Hill
| Period | Quail Hill | Irvine | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.6% | 95.0% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.4% | 96.2% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 99.5% | 96.5% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.9% | 96.9% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | +1.9 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Quail Hill: 94.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Locally, though, the rate is lower than in Irvine as a whole (96.9%). The share with a diploma has fallen 1.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
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 Quail Hill
| Period | Quail Hill | Irvine | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.4% | 5.4% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.0% | 7.2% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.3% | 4.5% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 5.5% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +0.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Quail Hill 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 0.8 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. 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).
Quail Hill 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Irvine Health and Science Complex | 1.95 | 33.9 | 6.4% | 99.2% | 5.8% | 2010 | $3,061 | 67.5% | 98.4% | 5.9% |
| Turtle Rock | 2.73 | 43.1 | 4.6% | 30.1% | 6.2% | 1980 | $3,411 | 76.6% | 97.9% | 5.7% |
| Woodbridge | 2.74 | 42.0 | 9.1% | 40.0% | 6.6% | 1981 | $2,981 | 69.9% | 97.3% | 6.2% |
| University Park | 2.99 | 37.1 | 4.8% | 44.4% | 7.6% | 1971 | $3,150 | 65.5% | 96.5% | 5.1% |
| 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% |
| Rancho San Joaquin | 2.48 | 32.7 | 6.3% | 77.0% | 8.3% | 1978 | $2,648 | 65.7% | 96.9% | 6.2% |
| Turtle Ridge | 2.60 | 40.7 | 7.8% | 48.2% | 18.2% | 2001 | $3,422 | 76.1% | 100.0% | 2.2% |
| UC Irvine | 2.55 | 23.0 | 9.6% | 61.9% | 11.2% | 2000 | $1,451 | 74.7% | 97.3% | 11.6% |
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 Quail Hill. 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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