At a Glance
Median Income
$98,158
$44,740 per capita
Home Value
$508,600
Zillow: $556,066
Median Rent
$1,866/mo
31.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.6%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.1%
11.9% smoking rate
How Orangevale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Orangevale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Orangevale a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Orangevale residents earn a median household income of $98,158 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,740. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 73,284 business establishments, including 3,301 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Orangevale is $508,600 , 80% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $556,066. Median rent is $1,866/month, with 31.9% 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 1976.
Education
30.6% of adults in Orangevale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Orangevale has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population35,219
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density3,076/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born8.6%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$98,158
Per Capita$44,740
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$135,538M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,541
Housing
B+
Home Value$508,600
Rent$1,866
Ownership76.5%
Zillow$556,066
Housing Units14,295
Rent Burden31.9%
Health
Obesity29.1%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,616/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain20.9 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation246 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.6%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+10.9%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Commute29 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries32
Did You Know?
The median home in Orangevale was built in 1976.
17.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 3,301 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 204 fatal vehicle crashes.