Independent Living Communities in Irvine, California

CaringScore for Irvine, CA

CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for independent living communities in Irvine was based on more than 50 factors in three key categories: health, cost, and livability. By compiling and analyzing this data, Caring.com is able to rate the quality of life you or a loved one might expect should you choose independent living communities in Irvine.

CaringScore can range from 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and provides a quick way to compare cities, counties, and even specific zip codes. With a CaringScore of 6, Irvine rates above average for those seeking independent living communities.

The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Irvine. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Irvine, CA

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Irvine, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for independent living communities. The HealthScore for Irvine is based on the availability of healthcare resources, air and water quality, the overall health of the local population, and other key factors. With a HealthScore of 6.5, Irvine rates above average for those seeking independent living communities.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults seeking independent living communities. At 253.3 physicians per capita, Irvine scores 14.9 percent better than the national average. Irvine scores about average in geriatricians per capita, with 1.2, and closely matches the national average in specialists per capita, with 20.4. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Irvine is 81.5 years -- 4.6 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Irvine is 81.5 years -- 4.6 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Irvine's environmental health -- is 18.2 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Irvine, CA	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	253.3	220.5
Geriatricians	1.2	1.3
Cardiologists	7.3	7.7
Oncologists	3.4	3.5
Orthopedists	8.5	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Irvine, CA

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Irvine, rates the cost of living for older adults on a scale of 1 (more expensive) to 10 (less expensive). It's specifically tailored to people looking for independent living communities. The CostScore for Irvine is based on data such as the average monthly cost of independent living communities in the region, the cost of housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 2.8, the costs associated with independent living communities in Irvine are generally more expensive than the national average.

Because of the broad range of housing, service, and healthcare options available at independent living communities, no average monthly cost data is available for Irvine. The entry fee or purchase price for an independent living community can range from $50,000 to $500,000 or more, and typically requires an additional monthly service fee of $1,000 to $3,000 on average. The cost of living indices below provide the best proxy for comparing costs of independent living communities in Irvine to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Irvine indexes at 73.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 8.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 241.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Irvine, CA
Aggregate Index	173
Healthcare Index	108
Housing Index	341
Food Index	105
Utilities Index	110
Transportation Index	114

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Irvine, CA

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Irvine. On a scale of 1 (less livable) to 10 (more livable), it's a rating of the quality of life in a region, specifically tailored to those looking for independent living communities. The LivabilityScore for Irvine is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 9.7, Irvine rates above average for independent living communities.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for independent living communities. The sun shines an average of 281 days each year in Irvine, 37.1 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 41°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Irvine than in other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 84°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Irvine is 50.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent lower than average. At $96,994 per year, the population of Irvine earns a better than average median household income. Irvine has an unemployment rate of 6.80 percent, roughly 25.3 percent lower than the national average. And about 9.60 percent of the population in Irvine is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 27.1 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Irvine	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	2.3	136.1
Libraries	2	18.8
Places of Worship	38.1	220.5
Public Transit	2892.9	110.4
Grocery Stores	111.6	97.7
Pharmacies	12.5	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65