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Irvine, CA Insightsas of Oct 2026
Population size
310 K People
Population growth
1.5%
Age distribution
0-14: 18%
15-24: 20%
25-44: 35%
45-64: 18%
65+: 9% percent
15-24: 20%
25-44: 35%
45-64: 18%
65+: 9% percent
Household size
2.8 People
Household composition
65% families with children
25% couples without children
10% single-person households percent
25% couples without children
10% single-person households percent
Education level
71.3% bachelor's degree or higher percent
Median household income
145,731 USD/year
Employment rate
65 %
Job growth
2 %
Dominant industries
Technology, education, healthcare, professional services
Cost of living index
152 index (US=100)
Retail sales per capita
12,500 USD/year
Disposable income
95,000 USD/year
Spending behavior by category - apparel, dining, electronics
Apparel: 15%, Dining: 20%, Electronics: 12% of total spending percent
Existing retail mix
Upscale malls, lifestyle centers, big-box retailers, specialty shops
Number of competitors
15 major retailers
Market saturation
High
Presence of anchor tenants
Yes, including Macy's, Nordstrom, Target
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
High, driven by UCI and corporate offices
Rent costs
45 USD/sqm/month
Property values
1,200,000 USD/home
Zoning laws
Mixed-use zones with retail allowances in commercial districts
Business permits
Readily available with standard processing
Availability of retail space
Moderate, with ongoing developments
Proximity to major roads
Direct access to I-5 and SR-405
Public transportation access
Good via OCTA buses and Metrolink nearby
Parking availability
Ample structured and surface parking
Pedestrian traffic
High in Spectrum Center area
Vehicle traffic
Heavy on freeways, moderate locally
Public transport accessibility
Moderate, bus routes connect to regional rail
Commute times
24.7 minutes
Work patterns
60% commute by car, 20% work from home, 15% public transit percent
Shopping preferences
Prefers experiential and upscale shopping
Brand affinity
Strong for premium brands like Apple, Tesla, luxury fashion
Consumer loyalty
High to local malls and chains
Entertainment and leisure trends
Outdoor activities, dining, movies, tech events
Crime statistics
Low, 1,200 incidents per 100,000 residents incidents/100,000 people
Shoplifting rates
Low, 150 cases annually cases/year
Public safety measures
Advanced surveillance, community policing
Tourist spending
500 USD/visitor
Tourist footfall
2,000,000 visitors/year
Major local events
OC Marathon, Irvine Global Village Festival
Seasonal attractions
Summer concerts, holiday markets
E-commerce penetration
18 %
Click-and-collect adoption
25 %
Local preference for in-store shopping
65 %
Total retail space
1,200,000 sqm
Retail space per capita
3.9 sqm/person
Projected growth in retail space
1.5 %
Retail leakage rate
10 %
Sustainable retail demand
High
Major upcoming retail projects
Irvine Spectrum expansions, new lifestyle centers
Grocery market share distribution - Top 3 retailers & market share
Ralphs: 35%, Whole Foods: 25%, Albertsons: 20% percent
Consumer spending patterns
High on groceries, dining, and tech products
Grocery expenditure trends
Increasing 3% annually percent
Luxury retail performance
Strong, with 15% YoY growth
Top mall shopping preferences
Irvine Spectrum Center, The Shops at Mission Viejo
Shopping trips to other cities - % of residents
20 percent
Key drivers for mall visits
Entertainment, dining, variety of stores
Preferred brand categories - Luxury fashion, Value fashion, etc.
Luxury fashion: 40%, Value fashion: 30%, Electronics: 20% percent
Number of existing malls
3 malls
Total retail footfall - annual visits across malls
15,000,000 sqm
Retail market gaps
Need for more experiential and sustainable retail
Trade area population
500,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
High
Projected retail growth rate
2.5 %
Preferred mall layouts
Open-air lifestyle centers
Public transport access
Bus routes and proximity to rail
Walkability score
45 score/100
Road infrastructure & car access
Excellent highways and arterials
Parking capacity in comparable malls
10,000 spaces
Surrounding land use & future developments
Residential and office with planned mixed-use projects
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