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Orinda, CA

Population: 18,936

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Key findings

Orinda has a Livability Score of 80_/100, which is considered exceptional
Orinda crime rates are 62% lower than the California average
Cost of living in Orinda is 71% higher than the California average
Orinda real estate prices are 175% higher than the California average
Rental prices in Orinda are 80% higher than the California average

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What do the locals think about Orinda?

100%Family friendly 100%Public transit is accessible 67%Walkable to grocery stores 100%Yards are well-kept 100%Lots of parks 67%Walkable to restaurants 100%Friendly neighbors 100%Safe at night 100%Pet friendly 67%Streets have sidewalks 100%A quiet area 100%Sense of community

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Orinda Demographics

Population18,936 Median Age48.1 Have Kids (under 18)40%

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Top Rated Schools in Orinda

Name	Grades	Students	Proficiency
Wagner Ranch Elementary	KG - 5	394	90%
Sleepy Hollow Elementary	KG - 5	390	90%
Del Rey Elementary	KG - 5	399	87%
Glorietta Elementary	KG - 5	439	86%
Orinda Intermediate	6 - 8	907	83%
Miramonte High	9 - 12	1,155	82%

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Orinda Reviews

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Sleepy Little Town

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Attractions3/10

Community10/10

Nightlife1/10

Dining5/10

Shopping5/10

I guess if you are 55+ years old, this quiet little town is fine for you.
I would not recommend it to younger folks. After 8 PM the whole town seems to fall asleep.
Even nearby Moraga has more going on. I could not take it, so I moved to Mountain View, CA.

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Orinda, CA

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Attractions6/10

Community9/10

Nightlife5/10

Dining5/10

Shopping8/10

I have been living here in Orinda, CA going on 10 years now and I love it here. Orinda is probably one of the best places to live, in my opinion. It's a happy friendly place with lots of good people and neighbors.

We have such amazing weather in the summer; our average is about 62 degrees Fahrenheit. It really makes going to the different parks something else. The housing market is pretty stable, too. Our average home value is higher than that of all of California's. There is virtually no crime, which also raises the value of homes and property. The schools are just as good as well; with a graduation rate 23% higher than the state's. Although the overall cost of living is a little high, but that's to be expected from such a wonderful place.

All in all, I have enjoyed every minute of living here the past 10 years. It is a nice calm and quiet town without any of the drama from a big city. There’s very little stress.

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Source: The Orinda, CA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the 2016 United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).