At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$139,503 per capita
Home Value
$1,804,400
Zillow: $1,930,671
Median Rent
$2,407/mo
29.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
57/100K
880/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
85.4%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
0.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.1%
5.7% smoking rate
How Orinda Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Orinda's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Orinda a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Orinda residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $139,503. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,186 business establishments, including 2,143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Orinda is $1,804,400 , 540% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,930,671. Median rent is $2,407/month, with 29.0% 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 1959.
Safety & Crime
Orinda reports 57 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 880/100K.
Education
85.4% of adults in Orinda hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(153% above the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Orinda has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.
Data Overview
People
Population19,472
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density1,515/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born19.9%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$139,503
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty0.4%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
C+
Home Value$1,804,400
Rent$2,407
Ownership92.2%
Zillow$1,930,671
Housing Units7,761
Rent Burden29.0%
Crime
F
Violent57/100K
Property880/100K
Health
Obesity23.1%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking5.7%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain16.1 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation760 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+85.4%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+47.1%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute36 min
Broadband97.8%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in Orinda was built in 1959.
10.4% of residents use public transit to commute.
35.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
19.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 2,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.