Orangevale 59 Below average
Orangevale Livability #630 ranked city in California#19,129 ranked city in the USARanks better than 34% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Orangevale

PROS
  • Employment

    Higher than average median household income, income per capita and lower unemployment rates are seen in this area. The result is a high score in the employment category.

  • Housing

    High scores in the housing category are a distinguishing feature of this area, possibly driven by a favorable home affordability ratio, higher home values and appreciation rates.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities are not ideally located within walking distance. To access these amenities, residents may be required to rely on a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    A low commute score could be due to longer-than-average work commutes and the limited availability of public transportation in this area.

  • Cost Of Living

    Living in this region comes with a high cost of living, translating to elevated costs for homes, goods and services, groceries, utilities, health care and transportation.

  • Crime

    This area reports elevated crime rates per 100,000 individuals, potentially pointing some areas being unsafe for its residents. Stats are based on both property and violent crimes.

  • Health & Safety

    The low score in this category could be due to challenges related to air quality and the limited accessibility of health-related facilities like hospitals, nursing homes, doctors and pharmacies.

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What's it like Living in Orangevale?

Orangevale is a moderately-sized city located in the state of California. The city has a population of 35,030 inhabitants. With a population density of 3,059 people per square mile, Orangevale is well above the nation's average density level. If we look at the most recent Census, Orangevale is known to have a predominantly White population. The next two most common races are Asian and Black. When traveling to work, spending unnecessary time in your vehicle is not ideal and downright frustrating. Across all of America, the average one way commute time is 26 minutes, unfortunately, living in Orangevale offers up a higher than average one way commute time of 30 minutes.

Without the right tools, relocating to any new area can be very stressful and challenging. Living in Orangevale, California could be a good experience for anyone who puts in the effort to do the research required. When searching for a new neighborhood, several key items should be considered. Safety is paramount, ensuring a secure environment for you and your family. Proximity to workplaces or schools reduces commuting time and enhances convenience. Access to amenities like parks, grocery stores and healthcare facilities contributes to a comfortable lifestyle. Reliable public transportation options promote easy mobility. A strong sense of community fosters social connections and a welcoming atmosphere. To help you find the best places to live in and around Orangevale, AreaVibes has created a livability score using key metrics like commute, health & safety, employment, housing and more.

The livability score in Orangevale is 59/100 and the city is ranked in the 36th percentile of all cities across America. This is not a favorable rating; as this score ranks among some of the lowest in America. Living in Orangevale may not be a pleasant experience. There are nine total categories that form the livability score. Orangevale ranks well for education (B), employment (A-) and housing (A-) There is at least one category that does not have great scores in Orangevale. The following was graded with a discouraging score: amenities (F), crime (D-) and cost of living (F).

A healthy real estate market serves as a key economic indicator. It could signify overall local economic strength, stability and reflects consumer confidence in the area. Based on multiple factors including: median home and rental prices, appreciation rates and home affordability, Orangevale has received high marks in the housing category. Based on these calculations, the apartment rental and real estate market appears to be very healthy.

Assuming that Orangevale meets all of your requirements like low crime rates, good schools and great local amenities, the next most important item to examine is the affordability of real estate in Orangevale. Everything else becomes a lot less important if it turns out that home prices in Orangevale are simply unattainable. The median home price for Orangevale homes is $380,900, which is 6.9% lower than the California average. If we take a closer look at the affordability of homes in Orangevale, we’ll see that the home price to income ratio is 4.9, which is 23.4% lower than the California average.

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      Orangevale transportation information

      Statistic Orangevale California National
      Average one way commute30min28min26min
      Workers who drive to work77.1%73.5%76.4%
      Workers who carpool8.5%10.6%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit1.1%5.2%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.3%1.1%0.6%
      Workers who walk1.6%2.7%2.8%
      Working from home10.7%5.4%4.6%
      Source: The Orangevale, CA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).