Living in Orangevale, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Orangevale · Census data 2020–2024
Orangevale has 35,958 residents with a median age of 41.3. The median household income is $99,832 (about the same as the California median), the median home value is $565,100, the median rent is $1,932/month.
Orangevale at a glance
- Population
- 35,958
- Median age
- 41.3State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $99,832State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $565,100State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,932/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 75.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Orangevale a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the California median; home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 10.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Orangevale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Orangevale the median home value is $565,100, 70% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,932 per month, which is 33% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,404 a month in housing costs.
Orangevale median household income
The median household income in Orangevale is $99,832 and the income per person is $45,926. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Orangevale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 14,184
- Owner-occupied
- 75.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.5%
- Vacant
- 4.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.64
Orangevale demographics
- Population
- 35,958
- Median age
- 41.3
- Under 18
- 21.4%
- 65 and older
- 19.6%
- Households
- 13,506
- Foreign-born
- 9%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Orangevale ›
Education in Orangevale
32% of adults 25 and older in Orangevale have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 11.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Orangevale
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 19%
- Drive alone
- 68.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.7%
Orangevale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orangevale | 35,958 | $99,832 | $565,100 | $1,932 |
| Fair Oaks | 32,799 | $116,975 | $683,000 | $1,910 |
| Citrus Heights | 86,995 | $82,314 | $454,600 | $1,827 |
| Gold River | 7,924 | $175,120 | $724,400 | $2,448 |
| Folsom | 83,916 | $139,804 | $755,200 | $2,352 |
| Granite Bay | 21,673 | $184,606 | $1,135,900 | $2,740 |
| Foothill Farms | 36,435 | $68,260 | $414,000 | $1,695 |
| Carmichael | 76,948 | $85,914 | $579,500 | $1,702 |
| Roseville | 155,955 | $119,288 | $661,400 | $2,142 |
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What is the median household income in Orangevale, CA?
The median household income in Orangevale is $99,832, about the same as 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 Orangevale?
The median home value in Orangevale is $565,100, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Orangevale?
The median gross rent in Orangevale is $1,932 per month, about 33% of household income.
Is Orangevale, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the California median; home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 10.4%.
What is the median age in Orangevale?
The median age in Orangevale is 41.3 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Orangevale?
The average commute to work in Orangevale is 28 minutes; 19% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Orangevale?
The unemployment rate in Orangevale is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Orangevale?
32% of adults in Orangevale 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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