Anaheim, California
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Anaheim.
MapsToIt planning snapshot
How much does it cost to live in Anaheim?
Anaheim planning snapshot: population 344,561, housing index 204 (well above the U.S. housing-cost baseline), median home $771,700, median rent $2,082, and income near $90,583. Expect 83°F summer highs, 47°F winter lows, and about 28-minute one-way commutes. Violent-offense rates run about 316.5 per 100k (catalog avg 586.6).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 204U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $771,700U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $2,082U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $90,583U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 4.2%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 28 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 316.5per 100k · avg 586.6
- Summer high
- 83°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Anaheim compares with the U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals where available; catalog-city averages for crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 344,561City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $90,583Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year15% above U.S. avgU.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 204ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year104% above U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $771,700City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year154% above U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $2,082City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year54% above U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 4.2%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026Near U.S. avg (4.2 pts)U.S. 4.2 pts - Avg commute
- 28 min12% above U.S. avgU.S. 25 min
- Walk Score
- 5624% above U.S. avgU.S. 45
- Violent crime rate
- 316.5annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)46% below U.S. avgU.S. 586.6 - Property crime rate
- 2333.3annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)24% below U.S. avgU.S. 3087.9 - Summer high
- 83°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals4.0°F below U.S. avgU.S. 87°F
- Winter low
- 47°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals13.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 34°F
- Annual rainfall
- 11.9 inAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals64% below U.S. avgU.S. 33 in
- Sunny days
- 327As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals22% above U.S. avgU.S. 268
Population trend
Anaheim grew 2.3% from 336,760 in 2010 to 344,561 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is Anaheim expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Compared with the U.S. average, Anaheim runs 104 points higher on MapsToIt's ACS housing index. Use that single number as a quick filter, then dig into home and rent cells for the budget you actually need.
- Housing cost index 204 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $771,700 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $2,082 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Anaheim?
Budget first around $2,082/month rent or $771,700 purchase prices — both are MapsToIt ACS medians, not listing ask averages. National ACS medians are $1,348 rent and $303,400 home value for context.
- Median home value $771,700
- Median rent $2,082/month
- Median household income $90,583
What is the job market like in Anaheim?
Labor-market context for Anaheim: unemployment 4.2% and median income $90,583. Those are BLS LAUS (county) and ACS figures — industry mix still matters more than the headline rate alone.
- Unemployment 4.2% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $90,583
How long is the typical commute in Anaheim?
Plan on roughly 28 minutes each way in Anaheim. Walk Score estimates around 56 shape how car-dependent daily errands feel. Compare that with the 25-minute catalog average before you lock a neighborhood.
- 28 minutes average one-way
- Walk Score 56/100
Is Anaheim safer than similar U.S. cities?
Anaheim's FBI-derived violent rate (~316.5/100k) sits below the average of mapped MapsToIt cities. Use the figure as a screening signal, then verify the blocks you would actually live on.
- Violent 316.5 per 100k
- Property 2333.3 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in Anaheim?
Anaheim's climate profile: 83°F summer peaks, 47°F winter mornings, 11.9" annual rainfall, and 327 sunny days — from the nearest NOAA normals station.
- Summer high 83°F
- Winter low 47°F
- 11.9 in rain · 327 sunny days
Pacific weather, wildfire seasons, and housing scarcity dominate relocation tradeoffs. Roughly 327 sunny days a year give outdoor routines unusual calendar reliability. Average one-way commute time is about 28 minutes, and Walk Score estimates land around 56/100. Labor-market readings near 4.2% unemployment are neither boom nor bust by national standards. Violent-offense rates around 316.5 per 100k are moderate for a large U.S. city, with meaningful variation by neighborhood.
Relocators eyeing Anaheim, California will find roughly 344,561 residents within city limits. With median income around $90,583 and a cost index of 204, the market reads well above the national housing-cost baseline. Budget for median rents around $2,082 a month before you lock a neighborhood.
Anaheim is compact enough that a single wrong neighborhood choice is easy to feel day to day — visit at commute hour before signing. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI Crime Data Explorer, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Anaheim with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
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Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Anaheim city, 1600000US0602000) — As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Orange County, July 2026 — As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019) city offenses known to law enforcement — rates per 100k; CDE API unavailable at enrich time — As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00003166 FULLERTON MUNI AP) — As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-09-10