Living in Anaheim, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Anaheim · Census data 2020–2024
Anaheim has 344,521 residents with a median age of 36.2. The median household income is $95,227 (4% lower than the California median), the median home value is $831,200, the median rent is $2,175/month.
Anaheim at a glance
- Population
- 344,521
- Median age
- 36.2State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $95,227State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $831,200State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,175/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 46.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.7%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Anaheim a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the California median; home values 13% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 12.4%.
The weather is best in April to June and November.
Cost of living in Anaheim
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Anaheim the median home value is $831,200, 150% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,175 per month, which is 35.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,038 a month in housing costs.
Anaheim median household income
The median household income in Anaheim is $95,227 and the income per person is $38,100. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Anaheim: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 110,705
- Owner-occupied
- 46.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 53.8%
- Vacant
- 4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 3.18
Anaheim demographics
- Population
- 344,521
- Median age
- 36.2
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 13%
- Households
- 106,317
- Foreign-born
- 35.1%
- Veterans
- 3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Anaheim ›
Education in Anaheim
29.7% of adults 25 and older in Anaheim have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 9.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Anaheim
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 11.1%
- Drive alone
- 71.7%
- Public transit
- 1.8%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 93%
Anaheim vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaheim | 344,521 | $95,227 | $831,200 | $2,175 |
| Yorba Linda | 67,170 | $157,582 | $1,147,100 | $2,846 |
| Villa Park | 5,748 | $202,245 | $1,871,700 | — |
| Placentia | 52,826 | $115,929 | $921,000 | $2,388 |
| Chino Hills | 77,927 | $126,334 | $874,900 | $2,894 |
| North Tustin | 25,807 | $177,351 | $1,347,800 | $2,462 |
| Orange | 138,266 | $117,113 | $945,800 | $2,327 |
| Brea | 47,469 | $131,129 | $922,300 | $2,397 |
| Coronita | 2,763 | $111,932 | $597,400 | $1,993 |
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What is the median household income in Anaheim, CA?
The median household income in Anaheim is $95,227, 4% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Anaheim?
The median home value in Anaheim is $831,200, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Anaheim?
The median gross rent in Anaheim is $2,175 per month, about 35.9% of household income.
Is Anaheim, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the California median; home values 13% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 12.4%.
What is the median age in Anaheim?
The median age in Anaheim is 36.2 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Anaheim?
The average commute to work in Anaheim is 27 minutes; 11.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Anaheim?
The unemployment rate in Anaheim is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Anaheim?
29.7% of adults in Anaheim have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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