Population 8,058 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in University Park
Household size in University Park
| Period | University Park | Irvine | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.72 | 2.64 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.77 | 2.67 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.82 | 2.74 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.99 | 2.84 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.27 | +0.20 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in University Park are large by national standards, averaging 2.99 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.72 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 University Park
| Period | University Park | Irvine | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.6 | 35.2 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.2 | 35.7 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.3 | 35.9 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.1 | 35.3 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −5.5 | +0.0 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
University Park is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.1, against 40.1 nationally. Still, the population here is older than in Irvine overall, where the median age is 35.3. The median age has dropped from 42.6 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 University Park
| Period | University Park | Irvine | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 6.8% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 7.4% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 7.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 9.0% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | +2.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in University Park: 4.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 2.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. University Park 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 University Park
Renters in University Park
| Period | University Park | Irvine | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.5% | 46.2% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 36.4% | 50.3% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.1% | 52.8% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 44.4% | 56.1% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +9.9 pts | +9.8 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than four in ten households in University Park rent their homes (44.4%), above the national share of 34.8%. Even so, renters make up a smaller share here than in Irvine as a whole (56.1%). Among owners, 39.9% have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 9.9 points, 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 University Park
| Period | University Park | Irvine | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 7.3% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.2% | 7.2% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 8.4% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 9.6% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +2.3 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in University Park: 7.6% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has risen 3.3 points since 2006–10, 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 University Park
| Period | University Park | Irvine | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1992 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1993 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1995 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 2001 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +9 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in University Park is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1971, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. University Park has the oldest homes of any Irvine neighborhood.
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 University Park
| Period | University Park | Irvine | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,894 | $1,781 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,970 | $1,814 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,721 | $2,499 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,150 | $2,979 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,256 | +$1,198 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
Rent in University Park runs $3,150 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,256 a month since 2006–10, up 66%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 31.7% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable 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 University Park
Bachelor's degrees in University Park
| Period | University Park | Irvine | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.3% | 61.5% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 63.8% | 64.4% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 67.7% | 69.3% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 65.5% | 71.6% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +10.1 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
University Park is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (65.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Locally, though, the share is lower than in Irvine overall (71.6%). The share with a degree has risen 3.2 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 University Park
| Period | University Park | Irvine | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.5% | 95.0% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.4% | 96.2% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.1% | 96.5% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.5% | 96.9% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +1.9 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in University Park: 96.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Irvine. The share with a diploma is up 2.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 University Park
| Period | University Park | Irvine | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 5.4% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 7.2% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 4.5% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 5.5% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +0.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in University Park is close to the national rate: 5.1% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment is up 1.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
University Park 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Park | 2.99 | 37.1 | 4.8% | 44.4% | 7.6% | 1971 | $3,150 | 65.5% | 96.5% | 5.1% |
| Rancho San Joaquin | 2.48 | 32.7 | 6.3% | 77.0% | 8.3% | 1978 | $2,648 | 65.7% | 96.9% | 6.2% |
| Woodbridge | 2.74 | 42.0 | 9.1% | 40.0% | 6.6% | 1981 | $2,981 | 69.9% | 97.3% | 6.2% |
| Turtle Rock | 2.73 | 43.1 | 4.6% | 30.1% | 6.2% | 1980 | $3,411 | 76.6% | 97.9% | 5.7% |
| University Town Center | 2.34 | 31.9 | 7.3% | 86.5% | 11.7% | 1985 | $2,491 | 64.7% | 96.7% | 6.0% |
| West Park | 2.92 | 37.6 | 12.3% | 62.8% | 4.6% | 1991 | $3,014 | 68.8% | 96.1% | 4.7% |
| UC Irvine | 2.55 | 23.0 | 9.6% | 61.9% | 11.2% | 2000 | $1,451 | 74.7% | 97.3% | 11.6% |
| Oak Creek | 2.56 | 36.8 | 8.7% | 53.5% | 6.2% | 1995 | $2,855 | 75.0% | 97.2% | 5.8% |
| Irvine Business Complex | 2.05 | 33.8 | 3.1% | 82.2% | 17.3% | 2014 | $3,015 | 60.1% | 98.0% | 7.0% |
| Business District | 1.95 | 31.3 | 4.6% | 87.1% | 13.7% | 2010 | $2,971 | 62.9% | 94.0% | 6.3% |
| Quail Hill | 2.54 | 33.7 | 5.5% | 68.4% | 8.5% | 2005 | $3,196 | 73.1% | 94.9% | 2.7% |
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 University Park. 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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