Orange, CA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 132,294 |
| Crime: | Average |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Average |
Geography
This Southern California city is in the center of Orange County.
Cultural Attractions
The Orange International Street Fair, started in 1910, is held each Labor Day weekend to celebrate world culture with folk dancing, food, and arts and crafts.
Recreation
Peters Canyon Regional Park offers 350 acres of sagebrush, grasslands, and freshwater marsh habitats that can be viewed on foot, mountain bike, or horse.
Historical
Originally called Richland, the city's new name of Orange was decided over a game of poker in 1875.
Economy
Orange County employment in high-technology industries tops 76,000 jobs, which is among the highest in the country.
| Population [details] | 132,294 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 72.0% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 1195.17 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 32.30% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 64.02 °F/38.26 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 95.45 °F/65.26 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 13.98 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 95 |
| Cost of living [details] | 123.55 |
| State sales tax | 7.25% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Los Angeles (33.82 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT-ORANGE COUNTY (9.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Golf, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Sporting events, Swimming, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Charitable activities and contributions, Concerts, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Family/Arts events, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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