Orange, California holds a population of approximately 136,578 residents, a comfortable number by California standards. The size allows residents the ability to enjoy the hustle and bustle of everyday movement but without the extreme traffic jams that can detract from a cozy, residential community feel. Situated in the central part of Orange County, Los Angeles is only a 32 mile drive away from Orange. Residents love the ability to drive into the big city and enjoy all its attractions, while living in a quieter and more peaceful area such as Orange. Other nearby cities to Orange include Anaheim, Santa Ana, Yorba Linda, Fullerton, Tustin and Placentia. Families in Orange enjoy the fact that the city is also located just 3.5 miles from Disneyland and the Orange County/Anaheim Convention Center.

There is so much to see and do in and around Orange, making Orange County CA real estate a fine selection for residents and first-time buyers. Residents of Orange take great pride in their city, enjoying a blended mixture of history and new development, including luxury homes, condos, and commercial property. Orange County CA real estate is surrounded by thousands of businesses, from Fortune 500 companies to mom and pop stores, as well as a host of antique shops, art galleries and restaurants. Take a stroll through the area called Old Towne Orange, which consists of over 700 antique and collectables dealers, and a plethora of art, dining and history. Old Towne Orange is the perfect spot to spend a quiet Saturday afternoon, as you browse through the area's many antique shops and quaint storefronts, and dine in the warm California sunshine.

The center of Orange, called the Plaza, is a staple in the Orange community. It consists of a one square mile area on the National Register of Historic Places, and still contains many of the original homes and buildings dating back to the founding days of the city. The Block at Orange, a more recent attraction in the city, is an outdoor shopping mall designed similarly to popular European blocks. The Block greets visitors and residents with delectable food, a cinema of 30 theaters, and plenty of shopping and entertainment. Two additional outdoor shopping and dining stops, the Stadium Promenade and The Village at Orange (one of the county's oldest malls) are also located in Orange.

The median resident age of Orange is 33, with a median household income of $58,994 and a median home value of $256,600. Orange County CA real estate owners enjoy a mean commute time of just 25 minutes, which is surprisingly short for the greater L.A. area. The economic structure of the city is well-supported by a strong industrial area, increasing venues for retail and dining and nationally-recognized healthcare facilities. The city is within close proximity to five hospitals, six airports, three Amtrak stations and seven shopping centers.

Orange County CA real estate owners are also proud of the city's outstanding Unified School District and a complementary variety of private K-12 schools. Orange is home to four public and private high schools, and 20 public middle and primary schools. City residents also have access to 19 area colleges and universities, including top of the line higher education from Santiago Cannon Community College and Chapman University.

The city of Orange is located in growing Orange County, which has more than quadrupled its size in the past 50 years. The city of Orange and its surrounding county equate to fun in the sun and water; truly this is a spectacularly relaxing location to call home. Contact Sinclair, Realtors at 714-696-5277 to learn about our stellar relocation services and see what Orange CA Real Estate can offer you for your next home or office space.