UNIVERSITY PARK
Where is it
It is one of the best neighborhoods in Irvine, California. On the south of University Park is University Drive, on the north is San Diego (I-405) Freeway and to the west is Culver Drive.
Population
The population of University Park is 16,663.
Median Income
The median household income of people in University Park is $103,182.
Things about the neighborhood
University Park is one of the best areas to live in Irvine, California. It was designed by Dick Law, Kalvin Platt And Peter Walker as part of the University of California’s Irvine campus. It is called University Park because it is in the vicinity of the University of California, Irvine. University Park is also advertised as the first village of Irvine. It is located in Orange County. This place offers a dense suburban feel to its residents. The residents of University Park are well-educated and young professionals.
Price housing buy
The median home value in the University Park area is $753,230.
Price housing rent
The median house rent in the area of University Park in Irvine is $2,486.
Schools
Irvine Unified School District serves University Park. There are public and private schools in University Park. There are elementary, middle and high schools in University Park.
Healthcare
There are many hospitals and clinics in and around University Park offering all kinds of healthcare services.
Crime safety
The crime rate in University Park is around 729 per 100,000 residents. Thus, the crime rate is approximately 72 per cent lower than the national US average.
Things to do
There are many things to do in University Park. There are two shopping centers, a community park, and many other open spaces. It also has many cafes and restaurants in University Park.
WALNUT
Where is it
It is a neighborhood in Irvine. It is located in Orange County. Walnut on its north is bordered by Interstate 5, on the west by Culver Drive, on the south by Edinger Drive and on the east by Myford Road.
Population
The population of Walnut is 8,917.
Median income
The median household income in Walnut is $117,289.
Things about the neighborhood
Walnut is one of the best places to live in California. It provides its residents with a dense suburban feel. It is a family-friendly village with an urban feel and is a lively place.
Price housing buy
The median home value in Walnut is $748,644.
Price housing rent
The average rent for a house in Walnut is $2,943
Schools
There are some highly ranked schools in the village of Walnut. It is located near many public and private schools. Walnut Village has elementary, middle and high schools.
Healthcare
Many hospitals and urgent care centers in and around Walnut Village provide surgery, trauma, and other health care services.
Crime safety
The village of Walnut is considered safe. The crime rate is 45 per cent under the national average of the US.
Things to do
There are many things to do when in Walnut like dining, shopping, entertainment and recreation. There are several state parks and iconic beaches as well.
NORTHWOOD
Where is it
Northwood is situated in the northern portions of Irvine in California. It is bordered by Portola Parkway, Santa Ana Freeway, Jeffrey Road and Culver Drive.
Population
The population of Northwood is 39,120.
Median income
The median household income in Northwood is $125,404.
Things about the neighborhood
Northwood is an excellent place to live in Irvine. It is located in Orange County. It provides the residents with a suburban feel. In addition, Northwood is famous for its unique characteristics, such as eucalyptus windrows. It has many amenities and parks for the convenience of residents.
Price housing buy
The median home value is $842,991.
Price housing rent
The median rent in Northwood is $2,647.
Schools
Irvine Unified School District serves it. It has some of the top-rated public and private schools. There are elementary, middle and high schools. Some of the top-rated schools in Northwood are Sierra Vista Middle School, Brywood Elementary School and Irvine High School.
Healthcare
There are many healthcare providers and hospitals in the area.
Crime safety
The total crime rate in Northwood is 57 per cent lower than California.
Things to do
You can easily spend your day in Northwood as there are many restaurants, coffee shops, shopping centers and parks. In addition, there is a Northwood community center and park where you can enjoy the open spaces and playgrounds, sports courts and fields, trails, picnic tables, barbeques, and an amphitheatre.
There are several other parks with playgrounds, sports courts, outdoor pools and picnic tables. Northwood has many other recreational and entertainment facilities.
EL CAMINO REAL
Where is it
El Camino Real village is situated in the northern part of Irvine in the state of California. It is bordered by Irvine Center Drive, Jeffrey Road, I 5 Freeway and Culver Drive.
Population
The population of El Camino Real is 16,697.
Median income
The average household income in El Camino Real is $103,205.
Things about the neighborhood
El Camino Real is one of the best areas to live in Irvine’s neighborhood. It provides its residents with a sparse suburban feel. It is a family-friendly place. In addition, El Camino Real can be easily accessed through major freeways and streets.
Price housing buy
The average home value in El Camino Real is $652,056.
Price housing rent
The median rent in El Camino Real is $2,680.
Schools
Irvine Unified School District serves the El Camino Real community. In addition, there are private schools and public schools as well in the neighborhood. The public schools in El Camino Real are reasonably good. Some of the top public schools are Irvine High School, Sierra Vista Middle School, Venado Middle School, Deerfield Elementary School and Brywood Elementary School.
Healthcare
There are many walk-in clinics, hospitals, urgent care centers in the El Camino Real community.
Crime safety
El Camino Real has the lowest crime rates amongst the neighborhoods in Irvine. The total crime rate is around 916 per 100,000 residents. The crime rate in EL Camino Real is approximately 64 per cent lower than the national average.
Things to do
Visitors or residents can spend their day at parks, art center, water polo club or malls. In addition, there are gyms, spas, martial art schools or dance studios. People can spend their time at Heritage Community Park, Deerfield Community Park.
The Heritage Community Park is famous for sports activities and swimming pools. It also has playgrounds, a community center, jogging and walking paths and picnic areas. In Deerfield Park, there is a disc golf course, courts for volleyball, tennis, a bicycle trail, picnic area, playground and community center.