Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
17%
Orange, CA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,451
Population
135,369
Renter Mix
44% Rent
A quiet and historic enclave between Anaheim and the mountains
Historic
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Suburban
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Commuter
Orange combines historic architecture with contemporary living in the heart of Orange County. The city centers around Old Towne District, the largest National Register District in California, where the Orange Circle serves as a central gathering place for dining, shopping, and community events. Chapman University enhances the local atmosphere, while Santiago Creek Trail and numerous parks offer outdoor recreation opportunities. The rental market includes both historic properties and contemporary communities, with current average rents ranging from $2,352 for studios to $3,563 for three-bedroom units, showing modest year-over-year increases between 1.7% and 3.2%.
Orange stands out for its plaza-centered design and preservation of historic buildings, featuring California's second-largest concentration of preserved architecture. Neighborhoods each offer distinct characteristics - Old Towne showcases historic properties, Orange Park Acres features larger lots and trails, while El Modena provides tree-lined streets and parks. The Orange International Street Fair, a Labor Day weekend tradition, brings the community together to celebrate local culture and heritage. The city's thoughtful design around its central plaza makes it distinctive among Orange County communities.
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Orange homes offer hillside views and peaceful suburban living.
Plaza
Demographics
Median Household Income
$106,664
Average: $134,868
Education
45,347
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
71,536
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Orange has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
44%
Non-Renters
56%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
28%
Other Education
72%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Orange, CA is $2,400 for a studio, $2,451 for one bedroom, $2,983 for two bedrooms, and $3,591 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Orange has increased by 1.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,451/month
722 Sq Ft
House
$5,719/month
1,804 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,917/month
1,013 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,683/month
1,259 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Orange, CA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy
Public
Grades K-5
493 Students
Public
Grades K-8
863 Students
Chapman Hills Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
321 Students
Public
Grades K-5
321 Students
Public
Grades K-5
289 Students
Public
Grades K-8
863 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,137 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,137 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
418 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
418 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,795 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,795 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
57 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,728 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,728 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Anaheim Equestrian Center
- Santiago Oaks Regional Park
- Science Discovery Museum
- Orange County Zoo
- Irvine Regional Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- John Wayne/Orange County
- Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.