Irvine, CA · Market Data

Irvine, California real estate market data.

Real estate market data for Irvine, CA (Orange County) — Census median home value $1,115,400, county listing prices up about 2.6% over the past year.

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Irvine, CA is in Orange County, within the Orange County region — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 308,160, with a median household income of $129,647. Census data puts Irvine's median home value at $1,115,400 (all owner-occupied homes); Orange County's current median listing price runs $1,372,500, up about 2.6% over the past year.

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At a glance

Irvine market snapshot

Population

308,160

Median Household Income

$129,647

Median Home Value (city)

$1,115,400

Median Listing Price (Orange County)

$1,372,500

Median Gross Rent

$2,893/mo

Price Trend (YoY)

+2.6%

Market data compiled from public sources; deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify independently. Full source list ↗

Why Irvine

What makes Irvine different

Home Value, By Source

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Irvine's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $1,115,400. Separately, Orange County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $1,372,500. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.

Regional Price Trend

FHFA's House Price Index for Anaheim-Santa Ana-Irvine, CA (MSAD) shows a +2.6% year-over-year change in its most recent quarter. Orange County's own annual index shows a 3.33% change in 2025.

Population & Income

Irvine has an estimated population of 308,160 and a median household income of $129,647, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).

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Common questions

Irvine FAQ

What are home values like in Irvine, CA?

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Irvine's median home value at $1,115,400. Orange County's current median listing price runs $1,372,500, up about 2.6% over the past year.

What is the population of Irvine, CA?

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Irvine's population at approximately 308,160.

What's the median rent in Irvine, CA?

The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Irvine at approximately $2,893 per month.

What is the median household income in Irvine, CA?

Census ACS data puts the median household income in Irvine at approximately $129,647.

Is the Orange County housing market growing?

FHFA's House Price Index for Anaheim-Santa Ana-Irvine, CA (MSAD) shows a +2.6% year-over-year change in the most recent quarter.

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