Complete List of Cities in Orange County, CA (2024)
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Map of Orange County, CA
Orange County Population by City
Source: US Census, Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places in California: April 1, 2020, to July 1, 2021Click the table header to sort.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Aliso Viejo | 51,824 |
| Anaheim | 345,940 |
| Brea | 47,589 |
| Buena Park | 83,011 |
| Costa Mesa | 110,750 |
| Cypress | 49,926 |
| Dana Point | 32,821 |
| Fountain Valley | 56,495 |
| Fullerton | 141,874 |
| Garden Grove | 170,488 |
| Huntington Beach | 196,652 |
| Irvine | 309,031 |
| La Habra | 62,609 |
| La Palma | 15,413 |
| Laguna Beach | 22,795 |
| Laguna Hills | 30,965 |
| Laguna Niguel | 64,239 |
| Laguna Woods | 17,452 |
| Lake Forest | 85,742 |
| Los Alamitos | 11,695 |
| Mission Viejo | 92,449 |
| Newport Beach | 84,792 |
| Orange | 137,263 |
| Placentia | 51,274 |
| Rancho Santa Margarita | 47,442 |
| San Clemente | 63,896 |
| San Juan Capistrano | 34,955 |
| Santa Ana | 309,441 |
| Seal Beach | 24,937 |
| Stanton | 37,970 |
| Tustin | 79,430 |
| Villa Park | 5,773 |
| Westminster | 90,195 |
| Yorba Linda | 67,989 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cities are in Orange County, CA?
There are currently 34 major cities in Orange County, CA.
What is the population of Orange County, CA?
According to 2020 census data, the population of Orange County, CA is 3,186,989.
Where is the best place to live in Orange County, CA?
Check out our guide on the best places to live in OC.
Which are the richest cities in Orange County, CA?
According to 2015-2019 census data, the three Orange County cities with the highest median household incomes are Yorba Linda ($129,995), Laguna Beach ($129,983), and Newport Beach ($127,223).
Which city in Orange County, CA is the most expensive?
Irvine has the highest median gross rent ($2,361).
Which city in Orange County, CA has the most valuable real estate?
It’s no surprise that Orange County’s coastal cities have the most valuable real estate. In Newport Beach, the median value of owner-occupied housing is $1,898,900. Laguna Beach comes in second at $1,771,600.
Which city in Orange County, CA is the most populous?
Anaheim has the largest population (345,940) in Orange County, CA.
Which city in Orange County, CA is the largest?
The largest city in Orange County in terms of area is Irvine (65.92 square miles).
Is Orange County the same as LA?
Although Orange County is considered part of Greater Los Angeles, Orange County and Los Angeles are two distinct regions.
Which cities in Orange County, CA are the most dangerous?
Costa Mesa reports the most property crime (36.21 property crimes per 1,000 persons). Santa Ana reports the most violent crime (4.01 violent crimes per 1,000 persons).
Which cities in Orange County, CA are the safest?
Rancho Santa Margarita reports the least property crime (6.51 property crimes per 1,000 persons). Laguna Woods reports the least violent crime (.24 violent crimes per 1,000 persons).
Which cities in Orange County, CA are beach cities?
Seal Beach, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Dana Point, and San Clemente are Orange County’s beach cities.
What are Orange County’s zip codes?
Click here for our list of OC zip codes.
Does Orange County have an airport?
The only major airport in Orange County is John Wayne Airport (SNA).
