Orange County
- County in California
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Orange County
- County in California
- Rating 4.31 out of 5 191 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A+
- Housinggrade D
- Nightlifegrade A+
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A+
- Jobsgrade B minus
- Weathergrade A+
- Cost of Livinggrade D minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade A+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A+
- Commutegrade B minus
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$679,300
National
$217,500Median Rent
$1,854
National
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Orange County Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault130.2national 282.7
- Murder2national 6.1
- Rape26.2national 40.7
- Robbery80.2national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary323national 500.1
- Theft1,471national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft279.3national 284
Residents
Diversity
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Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Working in Orange County
Jobs
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Median Household Income
$90,234
National
$62,843Top Public Schools Serving Orange County
- grade A+
Troy High School
- Rating 4.08 out of 5 930 reviews
- grade A+
Orange County School of the Arts
- Rating 4.17 out of 5 558 reviews
- grade A+
University High School
- Rating 3.86 out of 5 497 reviews
- grade A+
Northwood High School
- Rating 4.04 out of 5 537 reviews
- grade A+
Woodbridge High School
- Rating 3.84 out of 5 479 reviews
Top Private Schools Near Orange County
- grade A+
Sage Hill School
- Rating 4.13 out of 5 93 reviews
- grade A+
TVT Community Day School
- Rating 4.41 out of 5 164 reviews
- grade A+
Fairmont Preparatory Academy
- Rating 4.29 out of 5 73 reviews
- grade A+
St. Margaret's Episcopal School
- Rating 4.07 out of 5 54 reviews
- grade A+
Pacific Academy
- Rating 4.2 out of 5 5 reviews
Top Places to Live in Orange County
Orange County Reviews
Rating 4.31 out of 5 191 reviews
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Orange County is a beautiful city with many things to do throughout the day. Orange County has a few popular amusement parks Disneyland and Knotts Berry Farm which are both family-friendly. Orange County also has many great public schools that take education as their first priority. Orange County is also near the middle bottom of Socal which makes it great to travel anywhere going towards Los Angeles, Las Vegas, San Fransisco, and San Diego. Orange County is a great place to live at if you have a family or even live alone!
Everyone wants a safe and reliable community to flourish in. My experience with Orange County is exactly that. Growing up here, I have had a tremendous experience with the diverse culture that prospers throughout the county. As a young Mexican American girl growing up with an immigrant mother, there were times I felt out of place in society. However, I feel that Orange County has utilized its diverse population to making everyone feel accepted. From Noche de Altares in Santa Ana to Anaheim's Cemetery Day of the Dead festival, My Immigrant mother has expressed comfort in these cultural recognitions and events. An abundance of restaurants and entertainment is always available as Orange County is home to the worldwide famous amusement park known as Disneyland. Orange County is without a doubt rich in its history as old towns such as the Orange Circle and Old Town Tustin seem to bring a character of brilliance and life to the region.
I appreciate the diversity of ideas and people. We have competitive schools, relatively low crime, and fun--Disneyland! Regarding the political spectrum, the traditionally conservative county has recently shifted left, as evidenced by the 2018 midterms. However, it is still a wealthy community and I think people are very materialistic, which may not be healthy. The cost of living is tremendously high (the cost of my house can buy a house 3x as large in Texas). Our problems with homelessness and other types of people in need are often overlooked by the vast amounts of wealth held by our residents.