Population 6,022 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in University Town Center
Household size in University Town Center
| Period | University Town Center | Irvine | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.55 | 2.64 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.87 | 2.67 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.01 | 2.74 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.34 | 2.84 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.21 | +0.20 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in University Town Center are small: just 2.34 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 dropped from 2.55, 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 University Town Center
| Period | University Town Center | Irvine | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.3 | 35.2 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 26.9 | 35.7 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 25.3 | 35.9 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.9 | 35.3 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.7 | +0.0 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 31.9, University Town Center is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 28.3 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the northeast.
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 Town Center
| Period | University Town Center | Irvine | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 6.8% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 7.4% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 7.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 9.0% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | +2.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in University Town Center: 7.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.2 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Town Center
Renters in University Town Center
| Period | University Town Center | Irvine | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.3% | 46.2% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 83.3% | 50.3% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 82.0% | 52.8% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 86.5% | 56.1% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +9.8 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in University Town Center: 86.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 47.7% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 2.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of Irvine's 24 neighborhoods, only two have a higher 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 University Town Center
| Period | University Town Center | Irvine | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 7.3% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 7.2% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 8.4% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.7% | 9.6% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +2.3 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
A few more homes sit empty in University Town Center than nationally: 11.7%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones.
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 Town Center
| Period | University Town Center | Irvine | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1992 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1993 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1995 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 2001 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +9 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in University Town Center are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1985, versus 1980 across the U.S. Even so, homes here are older than in Irvine as a whole, where the median home dates to 2001.
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 Town Center
| Period | University Town Center | Irvine | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,816 | $1,781 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,861 | $1,814 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,374 | $2,499 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,491 | $2,979 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$675 | +$1,198 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in University Town Center costs $2,491 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in Irvine overall ($2,979). Rent has climbed $675 a month since 2006–10, up 37%, a slower climb than the nation's. Only one other Irvine neighborhood has lower 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 University Town Center
Bachelor's degrees in University Town Center
| Period | University Town Center | Irvine | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 61.9% | 61.5% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 50.3% | 64.4% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 65.6% | 69.3% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 64.7% | 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 University Town Center: 64.7% 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. Locally, though, the share is lower than in Irvine overall (71.6%). The share with a degree is up 2.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Town Center
| Period | University Town Center | Irvine | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.8% | 95.0% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.2% | 96.2% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.7% | 96.5% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.7% | 96.9% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +1.9 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in University Town Center: 96.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Irvine as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.8 points, 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 Town Center
| Period | University Town Center | Irvine | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 5.4% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 7.2% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 4.5% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 5.5% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +0.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 6.0%, unemployment in University Town Center is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged up 1.3 points, 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 Town Center 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 Town Center | 2.34 | 31.9 | 7.3% | 86.5% | 11.7% | 1985 | $2,491 | 64.7% | 96.7% | 6.0% |
| UC Irvine | 2.55 | 23.0 | 9.6% | 61.9% | 11.2% | 2000 | $1,451 | 74.7% | 97.3% | 11.6% |
| Rancho San Joaquin | 2.48 | 32.7 | 6.3% | 77.0% | 8.3% | 1978 | $2,648 | 65.7% | 96.9% | 6.2% |
| University Park | 2.99 | 37.1 | 4.8% | 44.4% | 7.6% | 1971 | $3,150 | 65.5% | 96.5% | 5.1% |
| Turtle Rock | 2.73 | 43.1 | 4.6% | 30.1% | 6.2% | 1980 | $3,411 | 76.6% | 97.9% | 5.7% |
| Business District | 1.95 | 31.3 | 4.6% | 87.1% | 13.7% | 2010 | $2,971 | 62.9% | 94.0% | 6.3% |
| Irvine Business Complex | 2.05 | 33.8 | 3.1% | 82.2% | 17.3% | 2014 | $3,015 | 60.1% | 98.0% | 7.0% |
| Turtle Ridge | 2.60 | 40.7 | 7.8% | 48.2% | 18.2% | 2001 | $3,422 | 76.1% | 100.0% | 2.2% |
| West Park | 2.92 | 37.6 | 12.3% | 62.8% | 4.6% | 1991 | $3,014 | 68.8% | 96.1% | 4.7% |
| Woodbridge | 2.74 | 42.0 | 9.1% | 40.0% | 6.6% | 1981 | $2,981 | 69.9% | 97.3% | 6.2% |
| Oak Creek | 2.56 | 36.8 | 8.7% | 53.5% | 6.2% | 1995 | $2,855 | 75.0% | 97.2% | 5.8% |
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 University Town Center. 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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