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, 2021

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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).