The sun, the beaches, and Disneyland -- what more could you ask for in a new city to call home? The name Anaheim CA originates from "Ana," referring to the nearby Santa Ana River, plus "heim," the German word for "home." What is it about Anaheim CA real estate that attracts first-time buyers and seasoned real estate owners alike? One perk is certainly convenience. Located in booming Orange County, California, Anaheim CA is located just 28 miles outside of Los Angeles and offers a close drive to other cities such as Placentia, Fullerton, Orange, Santa Ana and Stanton.

With a population of over 300,000, Anaheim CA is the tenth largest city in California and the second largest city in Orange County. The median age of residents occupying Anaheim CA real estate is 30 years old, with a median household income of about $47,000 and a median home value of about $215,000. Out of Anaheim CA?s residents over the age of 25, nearly three-fourths hold high school degrees or higher, while about 20% hold Bachelor's degrees or higher. Anaheim CA residents have access to five hospitals, six area airports, an Amtrak station, 27 colleges and universities, 18 public/private high schools and 20 public/private primary and middle schools.

The city's abundance of attractions plus host of luxury homes, condos and commercial property make Anaheim CA real estate some of the most sought-after pieces of property in the state of California. The city is well-known for its sports teams, amusement parks and convention center as well as other attractions, such as the Grove of Anaheim CA theatre and concert arena, the ESPN Zone and the House of Blues. In its founding days, Anaheim CA quickly developed into an industrial hotbed and was the site of many electronics, aircraft and canned fruit plants.

Since then, the city has been divided into distinct quadrants. Central Anaheim CA, otherwise known as the Platinum triangle, includes the downtown area, which streams the most revenue into Anaheim CA's economy. Central Anaheim CA is also known for the Anaheim CA Colony, which was restored to recapture the feel of the early 1900s. West Anaheim CA is primarily a residential area featuring construction dating back to the 1950s, and the most famous of the quadrants, Anaheim CA Hills, is a planned residential community consisting of approximately 22,000 residences, primarily including lavish estates and mansions. Anaheim CA Hills is the wealthiest town in the nation with fewer than 50,000 residents. This family-oriented community is known for upscale shops and sprawling mansions lining the hills of the Santa Ana Mountains. This quadrant is known for its virtually nonexistent crime rate, elevated income, highest home value, best schools, lowest poverty rate, minimal traffic congestion and attractive population density.

Recently, Anaheim CA's tourist industry underwent a $5 billion transformation, renaming itself the Anaheim CA Resort district. This district is now packed with streets lined with beautiful palm trees, a walkable setting, a trolley service, hotels, shopping, dining and a host of entertainment for residents and visitors alike. The Anaheim CA Resort Transit allows shuttle service between the resort hotels and area attractions. For the kids, Anaheim CA is home to the Happiest Place on Earth, Disneyland. This enchanted kingdom evokes fantasy and imagination in the heads of the whole family with over 60 adventures throughout its eight themed lands. For more laid back fun in the sun, Anaheim CA is accessible to Orange County's 42 miles of luxurious coastline and offers an abundance of sand and water fun, ranging from surfing to kayaking to sailing.

There are numerous things to see and do in Anaheim CA, making this city a fantastic choice for your relocation. Come visit and you'll see that attractions like Disneyland, the beautiful beaches, the abundance of shopping and dining, the sun and superb weather will make you want to see more of the great city of Anaheim CA. To see what Anaheim CA real estate has to offer you and your family, contact Sinclair, Realtors at 714-696-5777.