Here's what it costs to live in Irvine, California, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $2,997 per month, while the typical home is valued around $1,191,500. Households earn a median of $136,719 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$136,719
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$2,997
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$1,191,500
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$2,682
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$2,746
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$3,236
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$4,393
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
311,690
Latest estimate
Median Age
34 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
15
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$2,590
Per month
Avg Home Value
$1,037,450
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 92602 | — | $2,786 | $1,116,300 |
| ZIP 92603 | — | $3,313 | $1,603,500 |
| ZIP 92604 | — | $2,629 | $919,800 |
| ZIP 92606 | — | $2,713 | $947,400 |
| ZIP 92612 | — | $2,625 | $896,300 |
| ZIP 92614 | — | $2,625 | $912,300 |
| ZIP 92617 | — | $1,513 | $691,900 |
| ZIP 92618 | — | $2,841 | $1,103,600 |
| ZIP 92620 | — | $3,024 | $1,142,700 |
| ZIP 92630 | — | $2,451 | $828,400 |
Showing top 10 of 15 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
58°F
July Avg
73°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
51.0
fair
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
96.0%
The cost of living index for Irvine is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Irvine is $2,997 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Irvine is $136,719 per year.
The median home value in Irvine is $1,191,500 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Irvine is not yet available.
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
