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70 discussions from residents and visitors

Hudson Jimenez

Is it worth buying in Orange?

Hello, Anyone in a similar situation? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

0 replies 34 upvotes housing
Roger A.

Working remotely from Orange — my experience

I've been working remotely from Orange for 6 years now. Here's my take: The pace of life here is perfect for remote work. No crazy commute stress, affordable living, and enough amenities to not feel isolated. Cost of living: a bit high but manageable Internet: Fiber available in most areas — no co...

10 replies 18 upvotes jobs
Josiah Brooks

Why I chose Orange over bigger cities

Hey folks, I'm originally from Pittsburgh and The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $900,700, which is pretty steep. Average temperature is around 63°F, so the weather is moderate. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a real sense...

6 replies 42 upvotes living
Robert Martinez

Top 5 things I love about Orange

So, Been living here since 2014. Homes are going for about $900,700 on average. Rent is about $2,252/month for a decent place. With a population of 139K, Orange is a mid-size city. The median home value here is around $900,700, which is pretty steep. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It'...

19 replies 40 upvotes best-worst
Jace Long

Moving from Nashville to Orange next month

Longtime lurker here, Household incomes average around $116,945 in Orange. Rent is about $2,252/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Anyone in a si...

0 replies 18 upvotes moving
Vivian Brown

Best areas to explore in Orange?

I'm a teacher here and With a population of 139K, Orange is a mid-size city. Homes are going for about $900,700 on average. Average temperature is around 63°F, so the weather is moderate. Median household income is $116,945, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider ...

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austin_ellie

Co-working spaces in Orange?

Random thought, I'm originally from Minneapolis and Household incomes average around $11

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Jeremy C.

Housing market in Orange — is it worth buying?

Median home value here is around $900,700. Prices are steep but there are pockets of affordability. For those renting, typical rent is $2252. Is now a good time to buy in Orange? Or better to keep renting? Looking for opinions from both homeowners and renters.

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Roman L.

Considering Orange vs Minneapolis — help me decide

Hi all, I'm a teacher here and Household incomes average around $116,945 in Orange. It's a a mid-size city city with about 139K people. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What are your go-to spots?

26 replies 53 upvotes moving
Sofia M.

Career opportunities in Orange, CA

I'm single, late 40s, and The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $116,945, which feels pretty solid for the area. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Should I be concerned? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks and outdoor areas are a hu...

3 replies 23 upvotes jobs
Roger A.

Best neighborhoods to rent in Orange?

I'm a teacher here and Rent is about $2,252/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $116,945 in Orange. The weather takes some getting used to. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Ethan Baker

Starting a business in Orange?

So, I'm a remote worker and With a population of 139K, Orange is a mid-size city. Homes are going for about $900,700 on average. Crime rate is something to consider — Orange sits at 128.7 per 100K. Average temperature is around 63°F, so the weather is moderate. Property taxes are high but you get go...

2 replies 46 upvotes jobs
Hudson Jimenez

Best kept secrets of Orange, CA

So, I've been here for 4 years and Average temperature is around 63°F, so the weather is moderate. The median home value here is around $900,700, which is pretty steep. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a real sense of community in cert...

3 replies 51 upvotes best-worst
Roger A.

Working remotely from Orange — my experience

I've been working remotely from Orange for 6 years now. Here's my take: The pace of life here is perfect for remote work. No crazy commute stress, affordable living, and enough amenities to not feel isolated. Cost of living: a bit high but manageable Internet: Decent, getting better with new provi...

0 replies 26 upvotes jobs
Ethan Baker

What surprised you most about Orange?

Alright, I'm a teacher here and The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

6 replies 22 upvotes best-worst
Victoria Jimenez

Pros and cons of Orange after 3 years

So, Born and raised here. Homes are going for about $900,700 on average. Household incomes average around $116,945 in Orange. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Does this match your experience? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has i...

1 replies 10 upvotes living
Evelyn T.

Orange quality of life — am I missing something?

Poverty rate is 5.4%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Has anyone dealt with this? TIA! The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. It's not perfect, but t...

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Hudson Jimenez

Rent vs buy in Orange — what makes sense?

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Average temperature is around 63°F, so the weather is moderate. Homes are going for about $900,700 on average. Crime rate is something to consider — Orange sits at 128.7 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during ru...

2 replies 59 upvotes housing
Declan L.

Studio apartments in Orange — options?

Been meaning to ask this. Rent is about $2,252/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $116,945 in Orange. Median household income is $116,945, which feels pretty solid for the area. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. T...

26 replies 55 upvotes housing
Victoria Jimenez

Job market in Orange for tech?

Hey, I'm single, late 50s, and You can expect to pay around $2,252 for rent here. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a ver...

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austin_ellie

Is Orange still affordable?

Hey, With a population of 139K, Orange is a mid-size city. What are your go-to spots?

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Jordan Clark

Is public transit usable in Orange?

Curious what people think. Rent is about $2,252/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $116,945 in Orange. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some getting used to.

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andrew_kid

Rent vs buy in Orange — what makes sense?

Longtime lurker here, I work in consulting and Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What do you all think?

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Roman L.

Best neighborhoods to rent in Orange?

Alright, I'm retired and Rent is about $2,252/month for a decent place. The city has invested a lot in new development. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Thoughts?

5 replies 59 upvotes housing
Sofia Torres

Best hidden gems in Orange

So, Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Is this normal for Orange?

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Josiah Brooks

How is Orange for outdoor activities?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but We're a young couple and You can expect to pay around $2,252 for rent here. The city has invested a lot in new development. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The city has investe...

5 replies 50 upvotes qa
Sofia M.

Worst things about Orange nobody talks about

OK so Median household income is $116,945, which feels pretty solid for the area. With a population of 139K, Orange is a mid-size city. It's a a mid-size city city with about 139K people. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The suburbs are where most families end up. Pros: - Growing food ...

14 replies 18 upvotes best-worst
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