Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
18%
Placentia
Placentia, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,378
Population
50,676
Renter Mix
38% Rent
Unwind in this tranquil SoCal suburb
Suburban
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Peaceful
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Diverse
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Scenic
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Family-Friendly
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Nestled between Fullerton and Yorba Linda in northern Orange County, Placentia is a picturesque suburb known for its many peaceful residential neighborhoods. Placentia is home to a close-knit community, coming together for special events like the Heritage Festival, Tamale Festival, and the Placentia Fresh Farmer’s Market.
Placentia’s Tri-City Park offers plenty of space for outdoor recreation, in addition to nearby Craig Regional Park and Carbon Canyon Regional Park. Shopping options abound at Placentia Town Center, and Brea Mall is just a short drive away.
Placentia is also convenient to California State University Fullerton, making it a top choice for many university students, faculty, and staff. The mountains and the beaches are both within driving distance of Placentia, as well as major area attractions like Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm.
Explore the City
Walk around the Lake with the ducks at Tri-City Park in Placentia
Bungalows of colorful yards line the streets of Downtown Placentia.
Orange County valencia orange groves made the Placentia Girl.
Placentia from above the Palm Trees has everything you want to call Home.
The Placentia Heritage Festival has many vendors and draws large crowds.
You may see horses at the Placentia Heritage Festival.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$107,132
Average: $131,503
Education
17,301
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
27,068
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Placentia has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
28%
Other Education
72%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Placentia, CA is $2,348 for a studio, $2,380 for one bedroom, $2,753 for two bedrooms, and $3,457 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Placentia has increased by 2.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,380/month
697 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,688/month
705 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Placentia, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
454 Students
Public
Grades K-5
834 Students
Public
Grades K-5
538 Students
Public
Grades K-5
482 Students
Public
Grades K-5
440 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
566 Students
Public
Grades K-12
259 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
889 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
527 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,411 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,998 Students
Public
Grades K-12
259 Students
El Camino Real Continuation High School
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Fullerton Arboretum
- Craig Regional Park
- Anaheim Equestrian Center
- Oak Canyon Nature Center
- Santiago Oaks Regional Park
Commuter Rail
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 February 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.