University Park 55 Below average
University Park Livability #20 ranked neighborhood in Irvine#370 ranked neighborhood in CaliforniaRanks better than 90% of areas

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      Statistic University Park Irvine California
      Average one way commuten/a26min28min
      Workers who drive to work75.0%71.1%73.5%
      Workers who carpool9.0%7.6%10.6%
      Workers who take public transit0.5%1.1%5.2%
      Workers who bicycle2.9%1.3%1.1%
      Workers who walk2.3%4.3%2.7%
      Working from home9.5%12.8%5.4%
      Source: The University Park, Irvine, CA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).