Deerfield.
Known for its quiet streets, expansive greenbelts, and highly regarded schools, Deerfield remains one of Irvine's most desirable established neighborhoods — offering a strong sense of community in the heart of the city.
Get To Know Deerfield
Deerfield is a well-established residential neighborhood in Irvine, California, developed in the mid-1970s and fully built out by 1976. It is located north of Woodbridge and is bordered by Irvine Center Drive, Culver Drive, Yale Avenue, and the railroad line that runs through Irvine. Deerfield Avenue serves as the main internal road connecting different parts of the community.
The neighborhood features a mix of housing types, including one- and two-story single-family homes as well as some higher-density housing near Irvine Center Drive and Culver Drive.
A defining feature of Deerfield is its strong community design centered around a large neighborhood park. This central park includes sports courts, picnic areas, bike paths, and children’s playgrounds, along with an active community center. The park is part of a larger greenbelt system that connects to three smaller satellite parks through pedestrian and bike-friendly pathways.
Deerfield is also designed with walkability in mind, with an elementary school and middle school located near the central park. This layout allows residents, especially children, to safely walk or bike to school and nearby recreational areas without needing to cross major roads, making the neighborhood highly convenient and family-friendly.
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Get to know more about DeerField
~ 11,000
Total Population
42
Median Age
$160,000
Average Household Income
3
Average Household Size
~ 4,000
Total Households
A 1970s greenbelt village with pools, parks, and a loyal established following.
Schools in Deerfield
Parks in Deerfield
Around Deerfield
There’s plenty to enjoy around the area, from local dining and shopping to parks and recreation. The Walk Score and Bike Score listed for this area are both rated on a 0–100 scale, with higher scores reflecting a more walkable and bike-friendly community. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
43
Walking Score
70
Bike Score
10-15 Minutes
Nearest Airport
Fun Facts & Trivia About Deerfield
Deerfield is famous for its distinct, master-planned "pinwheel" or cross-shaped configuration. The neighborhood was meticulously designed so that the homes wrap around a central green spine, ensuring that almost every single residential street dead-ends into a park, a trail, or a school, completely eliminating through-traffic.
The community features an extensive network of continuous pedestrian greenbelts and walking paths. Because this green infrastructure runs right through the center of the neighborhood directly to Deerfield Elementary and Venado Middle School, kids can safely walk or bike to school entirely separated from car traffic.
Developed primarily in the 1970s, many of Deerfield’s original single-family homes and townhomes feature charming mid-century modern and dramatic multi-level layouts, including sunken living rooms, vaulted ceilings, and expansive private atriums—architectural elements rarely found in Irvine's newer, more uniform master-planned villages.
Where is Deerfield?
Deerfield sits in the Central Irvine area. Compare it with neighboring communities, or open the map to explore streets, parks, and commute routes.
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