Northwood, Irvine, California

• Irvine is a planned city of 256,000 residents; Northwood is a planned community with a population of 49,000
• The houses are spacious single family large lotted homes; 91% of owners outright own their home; median house value of $933,600 (2019), Average household size of 2.8 people
• Very low levels of air pollution compared to the rest of the US, very good infrastructure leading to clean drinking water + efficient sewage, 70% lower crime rate than national average
• Education - 5 high schools + several further education centres; 68% of residents aged 25+ have a degree; 20% have a masters/PhD; 18% of residents aged 25+ are in managerial positions
• Health - Air pollution is very low even compared to AC standards; very good healthcare = Hoay hospital ran by nationally ranked organisation
• Income - National average household income = $63,000, Northwood = %111,574 - Extreme wealth, University of California is the biggest employer, several TNCs have their headquarters in Irvine e.g. Toshiba; High tech companies - Aerospace, Medical TNCs, pharmaceutical = multiple opportunities in education, research, assisting services
• 20-39 = 18.2%, 40-49 = 18.8%, 50-69 = 36%; White - 51%, Asian - 36.5%, Life expectancy - 80 years old