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Irvine, CA
Irvine · Orange County · CA 92602
Updated June 24, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Hard pass
Verdict
$1.1M
Median Price
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Walk Score
5/10
Schools
56 min
to Downtown Los Angeles, CA
Score Breakdown
FAffordability
28/100
BSafety
78/100
D+Schools
50/100
CQuietness
60/100
D+Commute
55/100
FWalkability
0/100
WYLT Score45/100
Our Take
Irvine 92602 has great schools and a high median income, but the cost of living is far above the average and walkability is practically zero. If you’re looking for affordability and a small-town feel, it’s a tough fit.
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The Good
- ✓Top-rated public schools
- ✓Low flood risk
- ✓High median household income
- ✓Good access to outdoor recreation
Real Talk
- !Sky-high home prices and rents
- !Limited walkability forces a car
- !Long commutes to major job centers
- !Higher cost of utilities and insurance
- $HOA and maintenance fees
- $Higher car insurance premiums
- $Elevated property taxes
- $Longer commutes increase fuel and time costs
Best For
FamiliesCollege studentsTech professionalsRemote workers
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Irvine, CA
B
Safety grade
Safety score78 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
57% safer than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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