Los Angeles metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Irvine, CA
$1,599,000Median listing price
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About Irvine
UC Irvine anchors the academic side; the Irvine Spectrum Center and the surrounding business complex anchor the jobs side, with thousands of tech, finance, and professional firms. The Great Park's balloon and sports complex, the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary, and miles of bikeways complete a city designed around livability.
Home prices in Irvine
The median listing price in Irvine is $1,599,000.
Top places in Irvine
- Irvine Spectrum Center — the landmark retail and entertainment center with its giant Ferris wheel.
- UC Irvine — campus, Aldrich Park, and the Barclay Theatre.
- Orange County Great Park — the former Marine base's balloon, sports complex, and trails.
- San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary — wetlands and birding in the city's center.
- The Marketplace and Crossroads — major Irvine retail centers along Jamboree.
- Diamond Jamboree — the region's premier Asian dining center.
- William R. Mason Regional Park — lakes and wilderness trails.
- Tanaka Farms — working farm with tours and the pumpkin patch.
Commuting from Irvine
- Approximate drive to downtown Los Angeles: ~55–70 minutes off-peak (roughly 45 miles; longer with traffic). Route via I-5 north.
- Approximate drive to Irvine Spectrum: ~10 minutes — the Spectrum is in south Irvine.
- Metrolink in town: Irvine station serves the Orange County Line and Inland Empire–Orange County Line, plus Amtrak.
- Key freeways: I-5, I-405, SR-133, SR-261, SR-73.
Irvine FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Irvine, CA?
The median listing price in Irvine is $1,599,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · 2026-09-24 - How is the commute from Irvine, CA?
Approximate drive to downtown Los Angeles: ~55–70 minutes off-peak (roughly 45 miles; longer with traffic). Route via I-5 north.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.