City of Irvine, CA

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liv score
607
How We Calculate Our Data
Civics 81
Demographics 60
Economy 39
Education 86
Health 69
Housing 37
Infrastructure 53

#50. Irvine, CA

Consistently used by Hollywood filmmakers as the setting of major motion pictures, Irvine also consistently ranks as one of the Best Places to Live, starting with our 2014 list. Schools in Irvine are highly rated, and the city’s low crime rate makes it a safe place to live. Home to more than 10 college campuses, Irvine’s economy is rooted in technology and education.

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