Orange County, CA home prices

Orange County, CA: the typical home is worth $1,197,200 as of 2026-05, up +1.2% over the past year and +368.9% since 2000. Listings run about $728/sq ft…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1975: $44,748 → 2026: $1,197,200 (26.8×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $1,197,200, homes in Orange County sit 135% above the California median ($509,844) and 412% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #5 of 58 California counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+1.2% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 46 days on the market, with 18% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 10.9× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~124% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$5,910/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $3,155/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Los Angeles County, CA ($888,357) · San Diego County, CA ($946,356) · Ventura County, CA ($883,043) · Riverside County, CA ($608,810) · San Bernardino County, CA ($552,558) · Kern County, CA ($364,263)