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University Park Neighborhood Guide Irvine, CA
About
University Park, located in the heart of Irvine, California, is a tranquil, family-friendly neighborhood known for its superb school district. It's easily accessible through major highways, including I-405 and I-5. University Park is named for its proximity to the University of California, Irvine, one of the top public universities in the state and country. This residential area is characterized by an array of housing options, scenic green spaces, and its quintessential West Coast charm.
What You Will Love About University Park, Irvine, California
- University Park is celebrated for its highly-rated public schools, making it a preferred choice for families.
- Its location provides easy access to the University of California, making it ideal for students, faculty, and university staff.
- The neighborhood boasts a peaceful environment with green spaces, making it perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.
What’s Nearby
The neighborhood is just a short drive away from the vibrant downtown Irvine, offering a plethora of dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Nearby is also the Mason Regional Park, a popular local hotspot for picnics, biking, and hiking.
The Rental Market
University Park holds a robust rental market. For a 1-bedroom apartment, renters can expect to pay an average rent of around $3,293. The lowest average price recorded over the last year was $2,487 while the maximum average price was $3,352. These figures reflect a moderately high standard deviation of $237.45.
Rental Price Stability
With a standard deviation of $237.45, rental prices in University Park have shown slight variability. However, the overall rental market has remained relatively stable, with prices generally ranging from $2,487 to $3,352.
Lifestyle
University Park offers a tranquil, suburban lifestyle with a touch of vibrant college town energy. Residents enjoy a healthy mix of outdoor recreational activities, local eateries, and close proximity to the cultural offerings of the University of California. The neighborhood’s safety, coupled with its strong sense of community, make it a great place to call home.
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Rental Trends in University Park
| Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | ||||||||||
| $3431 | $3443 | $3431 | $3332 | $3329 | $3279 | $3316 | $2919 | $2990 | $3055 | $3050 | $3375 | $3497 |
| $4243 | $4480 | $4480 | $4480 | $4480 | $4480 | $4477 | $3470 | $3472 | $3467 | $3587 | $4392 | $4451 |
| $4986 | $5136 | $5136 | $5180 | $5180 | $5180 | $5055 | $4923 | $4790 | $4847 | $4927 | $5210 | $5230 |
Explore the Neighborhood
There are 140 restaurants, 18 grocery stores, and 32 parks within a mile of the University Park neighborhood.
Wholesome ChoiceRetail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store / Supermarket
•0.6 miles
18040 Culver Dr
Parkview CenterRetail, Shopping Mall
•0.7 miles
5301 University Dr
- Zion Mart
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.7 miles
5331 University Dr
- Farm Direct Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Fruit and Vegetable Store, Gourmet Store, Grocery Store
•0.7 miles
5331 University Dr
- University Park Center
Retail, Shopping Mall
•0.7 miles
18002 Culver Dr
- Mag In Touch
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.8 miles
3921 Claremont St
- Wholesome Choice
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store / Supermarket
•0.6 miles
18040 Culver Dr
- Zion Mart
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.7 miles
5331 University Dr
- Farm Direct Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Fruit and Vegetable Store, Gourmet Store, Grocery Store
•0.7 miles
5331 University Dr
- Mag In Touch
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.8 miles
3921 Claremont St
- Sola Foods
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•1.1 miles
16 Sweet
- Gourmet Gift Connection
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Gourmet Store
•1.2 miles
1 Viejo
Eagles Field IrvineDining and Drinking, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Coffee Shop, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•0.6 miles
1530 Concordia
- Kingfu Master
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Asian Restaurant, Chinese Restaurant, Cantonese Restaurant, Noodle Restaurant, Seafood Restaurant
•0.6 miles
18040 Culver Dr
- Wow WA K-Pop Food
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Asian Restaurant, Korean Restaurant
•0.6 miles
18040 Culver Dr
- Charo Chicken
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Fast Food Restaurant
•0.6 miles
18040 Culver Dr
- Mr French Crepe
Dining and Drinking, Creperie
•0.7 miles
18040 Culver Dr
- Tan-Cha
Dining and Drinking, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Bubble Tea Shop, Tea Room, Restaurant
•0.7 miles
5317 University Dr
The Salvation ArmyCommunity and Government, Organization, Charity, Retail, Vintage and Thrift Store
•0.6 miles
1530 Concordia
- Parkview Center
Retail, Shopping Mall
•0.7 miles
5301 University Dr
- Ace Hardware
Retail, Hardware Store
•0.7 miles
18102 Culver Dr
- Rite Aid
Retail, Drugstore
•0.7 miles
18112 Culver Dr
- University Park Center
Retail, Shopping Mall
•0.7 miles
18002 Culver Dr
- ExtraMile
Retail, Convenience Store
•0.7 miles
18002 Culver Dr
Banyan Tree PlaygroundLandmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.2 miles
17 Banyan Tree
- University Community Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.3 miles
1 Beech Tree Ln
- Adventure Playground
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.3 miles
1 Beech Tree Ln
- Dave Robbins Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.4 miles
18120-18158 Royce Rd
- Echo Run Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.5 miles
2 Echo Run
- Blue Lake Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.6 miles
1 Summerstone
CU ArenaArts and Entertainment, Stadium, Landmarks and Outdoors, Monument
•0.5 miles
1530 Concordia
- Huzo Entertainment
Arts and Entertainment
•0.6 miles
6093 Sunset Blvd
- University High School Theatre
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Theater
•0.9 miles
4771 Campus Dr
- Irvine Historical Society
Arts and Entertainment, Museum
•1.0 mile
5 Sand
- Irvine Historical Museum
Arts and Entertainment, Museum, History Museum
•1.0 mile
5 Sand
- Boot Hill
Arts and Entertainment
•1.1 miles
16 Goldenrod
The Happy Kiddos Home Family DaycareBusiness and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Daycare
•0.2 miles
1 Banyan Tree
- The Baja Glow Mobile Spray Tanning
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Tanning Salon
•0.3 miles
6 Holly St
- University Park Cdc
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Daycare
•0.3 miles
4572 Sandburg Way
- Village Montessori School Of Irvine
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.3 miles
4552 Sandburg Way
- Mj's Pet Spaw & Boutique
Business and Professional Services, Pet Service
•0.4 miles
34 Wintersweet Way
- Happy Home Daycare
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Daycare
•0.4 miles
15 Palmento Way
Orange County Dance ProductionsSports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Dance Studio
•0.3 miles
1 Beech Tree Ln
- Total Training by Tammy
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.3 miles
1 Beech Tree Ln
- Total Training Boot Camp
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.3 miles
1 Beech Tree Ln
Woodbridge Villas PoolSports and Recreation, Water Sports, Swimming, Swimming Pool
•0.5 miles
10 Thunder Run
- Blue Lake Swim Club High Dive
Sports and Recreation, Water Sports, Swimming, Swimming Pool
•0.6 miles
1 Summerstone
- Wintermist Pool
Sports and Recreation, Water Sports, Swimming, Swimming Pool
•0.6 miles
Springbrook S
Scala DesignDining and Drinking, Bar
•0.4 miles
9 Marigold
- Wine Bar
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Wine Bar, Restaurant
•1.2 miles
17900 Jamboree Rd
- The Farmhouse Grill
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•1.4 miles
11 Strawberry Farm Rd
- Cha For Tea
Dining and Drinking, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Tea Room, Bar, Café
•1.6 miles
4187 Campus Dr
- Sima Child Care
Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.1 miles
3 Acacia Tree Ln
- Village Montessori School Of Irvine
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.3 miles
4552 Sandburg Way
- ABC'S with Tiny Tots
Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.3 miles
1 Beech Tree Ln
- Orange County Public Library - University Park Branch
Community and Government, Library
•0.4 miles
4512 Sandburg Way
- University Park Library
Community and Government, Library
•0.4 miles
4512 Sandburg Way
- Blossom Montessori Irvine
Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.5 miles
63 Misty Run
- Orange County Fire Station 4
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•1.3 miles
2 California Ave
Hoag Health Center IrvineHealth and Medicine, Hospital
•1.4 miles
4870 Barranca Pkwy
- Hoag Urgent Care Woodbridge
Health and Medicine, Urgent Care Center
•1.4 miles
4900 Barranca Pkwy
- Woodbridge Walk-In Urgent Care
Health and Medicine, Urgent Care Center
•1.4 miles
4950 Barranca Pkwy
- Providence ExpressCare - Harvard Place
Health and Medicine, Hospital
•1.5 miles
17585 Harvard Ave
- Next Advanced Medicine
Health and Medicine, Hospital
•1.5 miles
4980 Barranca Pkwy
University Park Apartments and Rentals
39 Rental properties in University Park, Irvine, CA.
Cost of Living
| Category | Compare to State Avg. | Compare to National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| housing | 13.8% | 158.2% |
| utilities | 20.6% | 0.2% |
| food | 2% | 12.5% |
| transportation | 1.6% | 30.2% |
| healthcare | 10.4% | 3.5% |
University Park Demographics
University Park Reviews
Area Has Litter
No
Say 3 of 3 renters
Near Grocery Stores
Yes
Say 3 of 3 renters
Near Highways
Yes
Say 3 of 3 renters
Nearby Parks
Yes
Say 3 of 3 renters
Tree Lined Streets
Yes
Say 3 of 3 renters
Busy Streets
No
Say 2 of 3 renters
University Park Transportation
Somewhat Walkable
Very Bikeable
University Park Schools
- 7/10
University Park Elementary School
Grades K-6 • Public
- 8/10
Rancho San Joaquin Middle School
Grades 7-8 • Public
- 8/10
Grades 7-8 • Public
- NRNo Rating
Village Montessori School Of Irvine
Grades PK-3 • Private
- NRNo Rating
Turtle Rock Preschool And Kindergarten
Grades PK-K • Private
- NRNo Rating