Cost of Living in Orange, CA
Population: 138,723 • 2026 Data
$116,945
Median Household Income
+51% vs national
$2,252
Median Monthly Rent
+67% vs national
$900,700
Median Home Value
+166% vs national
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
Housing in Orange
The median home value in Orange, CA is $900,700. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $2,252, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $2,394.
Rent-to-income ratio: 23.1%. This is within the recommended 30% threshold, suggesting housing is relatively affordable for median-income earners.
Income and Employment
The median household income in Orange, CA is $116,945. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7%, with a labor force of 75,748 people.
Data Sources
All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. National median figures used for comparison context.