About Orange CA
The city of Orange, California was incorporated in 1871, and is situated in the northern portion of the County of Orange, in Southern California. This expansive community is bordered by the cities of North Tustin, Tustin, Santa Ana, Garden Grove, Anaheim, Villa Park, and Anaheim Hills, as well as the Santiago Oaks Regional Park, the Santa Ana Riverbed, Irvine Regional Park, and Peters Canyon Regional Park.
Several major highways border, intersect and/or run directly through the center of Orange, California, including the Garden Grove 22 Freeway, the Santa Ana 5 Freeway, the Orange 57 Freeway, the Costa Mesa 55 Freeway, and the Riverside 91 Freeway.
Orange, California is approximately 20 miles from the beach, 35 miles from Downtown Los Angeles, and 10 miles from Disneyland. According to the US Census Bureau, the city of Orange spans 25.2 square miles and, as of 2010, there were a total of 136,416 people living in Orange, with 3,269 residents per square mile.
There are several unincorporated areas and neighborhoods within the city of Orange, California, that have taken on their own identity and are known to local residents by other names. These areas include Orange Park Acres, Santiago Hills, Mabury Ranch, The Orange Circle or Old Towne, Orange Hills, Orange Olive, and El Modena.
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Orange School District
The schools in Orange, California are part of the Orange Unified School District, which also governs schools in the cities of Anaheim, Garden Grove, Santa Ana, and Villa Park. Many of the OUSD schools are known for their excellence and achievements, and have received the Blue Ribbon School award, as well as the California Distinguished Schools award.
In addition to the full GATE program offered at numerous OUSD schools, the district has also developed several charter schools and offers the world renowned International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program at a number of their school sites. This accelerated and prestigious program has a great impact on the admission selection process with leading colleges and universities. The IB program provides students with superior critical thinking skills, greater respect and understanding of other cultures, and serves as excellent preparation for the challenging coursework offered in leading colleges and universities.
Orange Unified School District Public Schools:
Orange Elementary Schools
- California Elementary
- Cambridge Elementary
- Chapman Hills Elementary
- Esplanade Elementary
- Fairhaven Elementary
- Fletcher Elementary
- Handy Elementary
- Jordan Elementary
- La Veta Elementary
- Lampson Elementary
- Linda Vista Elementary
- McPherson Magnet
- Nohl Canyon Elementary
- Olive Elementary
- Palmyra Elementary
- Panorama Elementary
- Prospect Elemtary
- Sycamore Elementary
- Taft Elementary
- West Orange Elementary
Orange Middle Schools
- Cerro Villa Middle School
- McPherson Magnet
- Portola Middle School
- Santiago Charter Middle School
- Yorba Academy of the Arts Middle School
Orange High Schools
- El Modena High School
- Orange High School
- Richland Continuation High School
- Villa Park High School
Colleges And Universities Near Orange, California
- Anaheim University
- Cal State University, Fullerton
- Chapman University
- Concordia University at Irvine
- Fullerton College
- Hope International University
- Irvine Valley College
- Orange Coast College
- Pacific West College Of Law
- Pepperdine University, Irvine
- Santiago Canyon College
- Santa Ana College
- Saddleback College
- University of California, Irvine
- Vanguard University
- Western State University College Of Law
Orange, California Education Statistics
- 19.8% – High School Graduate
- 22.2% – Some College, No Degree
- 8.0% – Associate’s Degree
- 21.7% – Bachelor’s Degree
- 10.7% – Graduate or Professional Degree
What Makes Orange, California Desirable?
When it comes to the city of Orange, California, there is no one answer to the question regarding its desirability. The city is so widespread, and each area offers something unique, and has its own distinct style and amenities.
For example, one of the most well known areas of Orange is the historical district known as Old Towne Orange, or The Circle. This area is home to Orange County’s oldest operating bank and soda fountain, and is lined with homes that date back to the late 1800′s and early 1900′s. It is a popular area due to its small town charm, historical attributes, and the ability to walk down to the neighborhood shops and restaurants in a relaxed atmosphere.
While Orange, California contains an array of vibrant and frequented commercial areas, you can also find neighborhoods that are removed from the hustle and bustle of city life, and have retained a rural atmosphere. Santiago Hills and Orange Park Acres are 2 such communities, which offer a peaceful, family environment, complete with equestrian properties, tree lined streets, horse trails, and limited sidewalks and street lights.
If horses and trees aren’t your thing, then you may want to consider neighborhoods that put you the middle of the action, such as the housing developments near one of the 2 malls in Orange, California. These areas surround The Village at Orange, and the newly revamped Block at Orange Outlet Mall.
Another desirable feature of Orange, California includes the warm weather and sunshine throughout the majority of the year; While Orange is a short 15 minute drive from the beach, it’s far enough inland that the mornings are not overcast and the humidity level is low.
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Statistics And Data For Orange, California, as of 2010:
- Zip Codes: 92865, 92866, 92867, 92868 and 92869
- Telephone Area Codes: 714
- Median Age: 34.8
- Median Household Income: $76,742.00
Orange Real Estate And Housing
If you are looking to buy a home in Orange, California, you will have many options to choose from. The city is extremely diverse and contains every type of home, condo, and neighborhood that you could imagine.
In the more rural parts of the city, such as the Orange Park Acres community, you will find large, equestrian properties, and custom estates. However, the majority of the homes in Orange were built in the 50′s, 60′s and 70′s, and are more traditional, with average sized lots of 5,000 to 8,000 square feet.
Other unique areas include Old Towne Orange, also referred to as the “Orange Circle“. This historical district contains the original town plaza, which was built in the late 1800′s, and residential properties in this area were built during the same time period, and include Bungalows, Craftsman, Spanish Colonial, Victorian, and numerous other styles of homes.
Orange, California properties range from approximately $100,000 for a condo, to over $2,500,000 for luxury estates.
- Total Housing Units: 45,111
- Owner-Occupied Housing Units: 26,319
- Renter-Occupied Housing Units: 17,048
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Orange, California Resident Occupations
- 38.2% = Management, Business, Science, and Arts Occupations
- 15.2% = Service Occupations
- 27.7% = Sales and Office Occupations
- 9.5% = Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance Occupations
- 9.3% = Production, Transportation, and Material Moving Occupations
Orange, California Nearby And Surrounding Cities
- Anaheim
- Anaheim Hills
- Fullerton
- Garden Grove
- North Tustin
- Orange Park Acres
- Placentia
- Santa Ana
- Tustin
- Villa Park
- Yorba Linda
Hospitals Closest To Orange, California
- Anaheim Regional Medical Center- Anaheim, CA
- Anaheim Memorial- Anaheim, CA
- Chapman Medical Center- Orange, CA
- Children’s Hospital of Orange- Orange, CA
- Children’s Hospital at Mission- Mission Viejo, CA
- Chino Valley Medical Center- Chino, CA
- Hoag Hospital, Newport Beach, CA
- Irvine Medical Center/UCI- Irvine, CA
- Kaiser Permanente- Anaheim, CA
- Kindred Hospital- Brea, CA
- Mission Hospital- Mission Viejo, CA
- Placentia-Linda Hospital- Placentia, CA
- St. Jude’s Hospital- Fullerton, CA
- St. Joseph’s Hospital- Orange, CA
- Western Medical Center Santa Ana- Santa Ana, CA
- Western Medical Center Anaheim- Anaheim, CA
Airports Near Orange, California
- Bob Hope, Burbank Airport
- John Wayne, Orange County Airport
- Long Beach Airport
- Los Angeles International Airport
- Ontario Airport
Train Stations Near Orange, California
- Anaheim Station- 2150 E Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806
- Anaheim Canyon Station- 1039 N Pacificcenter Dr, Anaheim, CA 92806
- Fullerton Station- 120 E Santa Fe Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832
- Orange- 194 N Atchison St, Orange, CA 92866
- Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center- 1000 E Santa Ana Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92701
- Tustin Station- 2975 Edinger Ave, Tustin, CA 92780
Parks in Orange, California
- Belmont Park
- Cerro Villa Park
- Eisenhower Park
- El Camino Real Park
- El Modena Open Space
- El Modena Park
- Fred Barrera Park
- Grijalva Community Park
- Handy Park
- Hart Park
- Irvine Regional Park
- Killefer Park
- La Veta Park
- McPherson Athletic Facility
- Olive Park
- Pitcher Park
- Plaza Park
- Santiago Hills Park
- Santiago Oaks Regional Park
- Serrano Park
- Shaffer Park
- Yorba Park
Recreational Facilities And Places Of Interest In Orange, California
- Brunswick Bowling Alley
- Country Trails and Riding School
- El Modena Branch Library
- Holiday Skate Center
- Lucky Strike Lanes Bowling Alley
- Old Towne Orange/The Orange Circle
- Orange Public Library
- Ridgeline Country Club
- Riding Academy of OC
- Senior Citizen Center
- Sports Center at Grijalva Park
- Taft Branch Library
- The Block in Orange Outdoor Outlet Mall
- The Village at Orange Shopping Mall
About the author, Gina Lemos, and our Orange County, California team of Realtors®, and licensed Mortgage Loan Originators
We are members of the Pacific West Association of Realtors®, proudly serving home buyers and home sellers in Orange County, California, and the surrounding areas. Our Orange County, California Real Estate Agents are also NMLS licensed, to perform residential mortgages to help you buy a home or to refinance your existing home loan.
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