Market Stats
Orange County price and rental guide.
Market notes from the Gamma information organized into a cleaner table for quick comparison.
| City | Region | Home Price | Rent Notes | Renter Share | Market Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaheim | North/Central OC | ~$910,000 | 1BR ~$2,200/mo; 2BR ~$2,700/mo; 3BR ~$3,200/mo | ~55% | 10-year appreciation around 7.2%; strong short-term rental demand near Disneyland. |
| Aliso Viejo | South OC | ~$845,000 | 1BR ~$2,400/mo; 2BR ~$2,800/mo; 3BR ~$3,200/mo | ~30% | One of South OC's more attainable options; rent up roughly 40% over six years. |
| Brea | North OC | ~$1.1M-$1.2M | Studio ~$2,288/mo; 1BR ~$2,500/mo; 2BR ~$2,900/mo | ~40% | Stable growth profile with about 1.7% year-over-year appreciation and roughly $574/sq ft. |
| Buena Park | North OC | ~$850,000-$950,000 | 1BR ~$2,000/mo; 2BR ~$2,500/mo; 3BR ~$3,000/mo | ~50% | More affordable North OC entry point with entertainment and freeway-access demand. |
| Costa Mesa | Central OC | ~$1,600,000 | 2BR apt ~$2,600/mo; 3BR house ~$3,800/mo | ~50% | Newport-adjacent demand, strong dining and arts appeal, and broad housing range from condos to luxury rebuilds. |
| Cypress | Northwest OC | ~$900,000-$1,000,000 | 1BR ~$2,100/mo; 2BR ~$2,600/mo; 3BR ~$3,100/mo | ~35% | Quiet, well-maintained Northwest OC market with strong schools and relative value. |
| Dana Point | Coastal South OC | ~$1,678,000-$2,100,000 | 1BR ~$2,800/mo; 2BR ~$3,500/mo; 3BR ~$4,500+/mo | ~35% | Median price up around 4.7% year-over-year; homes selling in about 29 days in a premium coastal market. |
| Fountain Valley | Central OC | ~$1,050,000-$1,150,000 | 2BR ~$2,800/mo; 3BR townhome ~$3,800+/mo | ~30% | Stable, low-turnover suburban market close to Huntington Beach and the 405/22 corridors. |
| Fullerton | North OC | ~$980,000-$1,100,000 | 1BR ~$2,120/mo; 2BR ~$2,537/mo; 3BR ~$3,000/mo | ~48% | University-driven rental demand; reported appreciation around 11.6% last year with homes selling around 56 days. |
| Garden Grove | Central/North OC | ~$950,000-$975,000 | 1BR ~$2,000/mo; 2BR ~$2,500/mo; 3BR ~$3,000/mo | ~45% | Culturally rich central OC market with Little Saigon demand and relatively attainable entry pricing. |
| Huntington Beach | Coastal OC | ~$1,400,000 | 1BR ~$2,300/mo; 2BR ~$2,547/mo; 3BR ~$3,500+/mo | ~40% | Rent up about 2.5% in early 2025; one of OC's more accessible full coastal city markets. |
| Irvine | Central/South OC | ~$1,500,000+ wide range | 1BR ~$2,600/mo; 2BR ~$3,090/mo; 3BR ~$4,000+/mo | ~45% | Rent up roughly 29% over six years; major unit pipeline concentrated in Irvine, with strong school and employer demand. |
| La Habra | North OC | ~$800,000-$900,000 | 1BR ~$1,900/mo; 2BR ~$2,400/mo; 3BR ~$2,900/mo | ~45% | One of the more affordable North OC options and useful for LA/OC commuters. |
| La Palma | Northwest OC | ~$900,000-$1,000,000 | 1BR ~$2,000/mo; 2BR ~$2,500/mo; 3BR ~$3,000/mo | ~20% | Very low renter population and small-city stability support a quiet owner-occupied feel. |
| Laguna Beach | Coastal South OC | ~$2,800,000-$2,900,000 | 1BR ~$3,000/mo; 2BR ~$4,000/mo; 3BR ~$5,500+/mo | ~35% | Luxury coastal market up about 1.6% year-over-year; homes take around 65 days, giving some negotiation room. |
| Laguna Hills | South OC | ~$1,100,000-$1,222,000 | 1BR ~$2,200/mo; 2BR ~$2,990/mo; 3BR ~$3,500/mo | ~30% | Balanced South OC market with homes selling in about 29 days and strong household-income fundamentals. |
| Laguna Niguel | South OC | ~$1,200,000-$1,400,000 | 1BR ~$2,400/mo; 2BR ~$2,990/mo; 3BR ~$3,800/mo | ~25% | Rent up roughly 30% over six years; consistently desirable hillside and coastal-adjacent address. |
| Laguna Woods | South OC | ~$300,000-$500,000 co-ops/condos | 1BR ~$1,800/mo; 2BR ~$2,200/mo | Very low | Age-restricted 55+ co-op/condo market; medians are not directly comparable to the rest of OC. |
| Lake Forest | South OC | ~$1,200,000 | 1BR ~$2,500/mo; 2BR ~$3,000/mo; 3BR ~$3,216/mo | ~30% | Rent up about 33% over six years; newer Baker Ranch homes and family demand support pricing. |
| Los Alamitos | Northwest OC | ~$1,000,000-$1,200,000 | 1BR ~$2,100/mo; 2BR ~$2,600/mo; 3BR ~$3,200/mo | ~25% | Small-town feel, strong school reputation, and access to Seal Beach/Long Beach corridors. |
| Mission Viejo | South OC | ~$1,100,000-$1,150,000 | 1BR ~$2,200/mo; 2BR ~$2,700/mo; 3BR ~$2,929/mo | ~20% | Rent up roughly 32% over six years; strong value-meets-lifestyle South OC market. |
| Newport Beach | Coastal Luxury OC | ~$3,700,000 | 1BR ~$2,800/mo; 2BR ~$3,500/mo; 3BR ~$5,000+/mo | ~35% | Ultra-luxury coastal market; median rent cited around $3,360/mo and median home price around $3.7M. |
| Orange | Central/North OC | ~$1,100,000-$1,130,000 | 1BR ~$2,100/mo; 2BR ~$2,600/mo; 3BR ~$3,200/mo | ~40% | Home price up around 4.6% year-over-year; homes selling in roughly 13 days in a very competitive market. |
| Placentia | North OC | ~$1,000,000-$1,075,000 | 1BR ~$2,000/mo; 2BR ~$2,500/mo; 3BR ~$3,000/mo | ~35% | Underrated North OC value; about 35 homes sold in Dec. 2025, up 46% from prior year, with 48-52 day sales pace. |
| Rancho Santa Margarita | South OC | ~$1,000,000-$1,100,000 | 1BR ~$2,200/mo; 2BR ~$2,600/mo; 3BR ~$2,723/mo | ~25% | Rent up roughly 32% over six years; scenic master-planned market with strong HOA amenities. |
| San Clemente | Coastal South OC | ~$1,840,000 | 1BR ~$2,500/mo; 2BR ~$3,200/mo; 3BR ~$4,000+/mo | ~35% | Southern OC coastal anchor with broad range from entry condos to ocean-view and luxury estates. |
| San Juan Capistrano | South OC | ~$1,200,000-$1,400,000 | 1BR ~$2,300/mo; 2BR ~$2,900/mo; 3BR ~$3,600/mo | ~35% | Historic and equestrian-oriented South OC market close to Dana Point beaches and harbor. |
| Santa Ana | Central OC | ~$800,000 | 1BR ~$1,800/mo; 2BR ~$2,200/mo; 3BR ~$2,700/mo | ~65% | One of OC's most affordable home-price markets; strong rental absorption and rent-cap policy context. |
| Seal Beach | North Coastal OC | ~$900,000-$1,100,000 | 1BR ~$2,200/mo; 2BR ~$2,800/mo; 3BR ~$3,500/mo | ~30% | Leisure World 55+ co-ops skew median lower; non-age-restricted homes are significantly higher. |
| Stanton | North/Central OC | ~$700,000-$800,000 | 1BR ~$1,800/mo; 2BR ~$2,200/mo; 3BR ~$2,700/mo | ~60% | One of OC's most affordable cities with high renter share and ongoing revitalization. |
| Tustin | Central OC | ~$1,100,000 | 1BR ~$2,200/mo; 2BR ~$2,700/mo; 3BR ~$3,300/mo | ~40% | Strong alternative to Irvine with Old Town character, Tustin Legacy growth, and central freeway access. |
| Villa Park | Central/North OC | ~$1,800,000-$2,200,000 | 3BR ~$4,000/mo; 4BR ~$5,500+/mo | ~10% | Exclusive, low-density market with large lots and almost entirely owner-occupied housing. |
| Westminster | West/Central OC | ~$1,074,000 | 1BR ~$2,000/mo; 2BR ~$2,500/mo; 3BR ~$3,000/mo | ~45% | Home price up about 1.0% year-over-year; five-year appreciation around 40.2%. |
| Yorba Linda | North OC | ~$1,400,000 | 2BR ~$2,800/mo; 3BR ~$3,500/mo; 4BR ~$4,500+/mo | ~15% | Affluent owner-occupied North OC market with larger lots, equestrian-style pockets, and strong schools. |
| Ladera Ranch | South OC | ~$1,200,000 | 2BR ~$2,800/mo; 3BR ~$3,500/mo; 4BR ~$4,500+/mo | ~20% | Master-planned community with Covenant Hills luxury tier; Mello-Roos may apply and should be factored into monthly costs. |
| Rancho Mission Viejo | South OC | ~$1,200,000 | 2BR ~$2,800/mo; 3BR ~$3,500/mo; 4BR ~$4,200/mo | ~20% | New master-planned market to watch in 2026; Mello-Roos can materially affect monthly ownership costs. |