At a Glance
Median Income
$90,583
$36,541 per capita
Home Value
$771,700
Zillow: $946,371
Median Rent
$2,082/mo
35.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
598/100K
2,235/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.8%
77.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.0%
11.2% smoking rate
How Anaheim Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Anaheim's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Anaheim a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Anaheim residents earn a median household income of $90,583 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,541. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Anaheim is $771,700 , 174% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $946,371. Median rent is $2,082/month, with 35.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Anaheim reports 598 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,235/100K. The murder rate is 3.6/100K.
Education
28.8% of adults in Anaheim hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
77.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Anaheim has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population344,553
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density6,853/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born35.2%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$90,583
Per Capita$36,541
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
D
Home Value$771,700
Rent$2,082
Ownership45.9%
Zillow$946,371
Housing Units109,685
Rent Burden35.7%
Crime
F
Violent598/100K
Property2,235/100K
Murder3.6/100K
Assault438/100K
Burglary351/100K
Health
Obesity27.0%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking11.2%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain13.5 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation607 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.8%
High School+77.5%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations249
Libraries67
Did You Know?
Anaheim was founded in 1857.
The median home in Anaheim was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is John Wayne/Orange County (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
35.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.