Orange County at a Glance

By Michelle McCann MARKETING MANAGER

Hey there, fellow Orange County enthusiasts! We are proud to present to you an invaluable resource – an eye-catching infographic that’s just as awesome as Orange County itself. This snapshot of OC explores the general landscape of our county–an unbeatable destination for homeowners and real estate professionals alike!

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Orange County has 798 square miles of breathtaking sunsets, world-famous beaches, vibrant communities, cultural and recreation amenities, and tourist destinations. It has 42 miles of coastline, with an average of 3,967 persons per square mile, and 34 cities and unincorporated County areas.

Population: 3.1+ million (as of July 1, 2023)

Ranking: 3rd most populous county in CA

Ranking: 6th most populous county in the U.S.

Average Annual Temperature: 68 degrees

Tourist Attraction: Disneyland is the 2nd most visited theme park in the world

Largest Cities:

• Anaheim

• Irvine

• Santa Ana

Cities on the Pacific Coast:

• Seal Beach

• Huntington Beach

• Newport Beach

• Laguna Beach

• Dana Point

• San Clemente

Total Households: 1,085,525*

Average Family Size: 3.35

Median Age: 39.5

Over 65 Years: 16.4%

The 5 largest ethnic groups:

• White (Non-Hispanic) 38%

• Hispanic or Latino 34%

• Asian 23.3%

• Two or more races 3.9%

• Black 2.3%

Born in other countries: 30.2%

Moved from a different state within the last year: 1.2%

Moved from a different county in CA within the last year: 2.7%

Veterans: 3.3%

Median Household income: $106,209*

Unemployment Rate: 2.8% Compared to:

• Los Angeles 5.0%

• Riverside 4.0%

• San Bernadino 3.9%

• San Diego 3.1%

Orange County has 798 square miles

Median Property Value: $1.3 million

Homeownership Rate: 55.8%

Persons with a bachelor's degree or higher: 43.7%

Total Businesses: 172,355

Average commute time to work: 26.7 min.

Universities:

• University of California, Irvine

• California State University, Fullerton

• Chapman University, Orange

Private and accredited colleges: 30+

Students: 350,000+

Sources: https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/orangecountycalifornia/HSG495222#HSG495222

https://data.census.gov/profile/Orange_County,_California?g=050XX00US06059

https://www.locationoc.com/news-and-resources/research-and-reports/p/item/15003/orange-countycommunity-community-indicators-report

https://www.hud.gov/

*Data presented for 2022