What are the schools like in Anaheim, CA?

Anaheim is served primarily by Anaheim Elementary. The district operates 23 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 23.0:1.

What is the median household income in Anaheim?

The median household income in Anaheim, CA is $88,538 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.4%.

What is the weather like in Anaheim, CA?

Anaheim has an average high temperature of 71.0°F in January and 86.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.2 inches.

Anaheim, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Anaheim, CA affordable or expensive?

Anaheim's cost of living index is 116, where 100 represents the national average. This means Anaheim is 16% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $713,600 and the median rent is $1,958 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Anaheim, CA?

Anaheim has a violent crime rate of 596.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2132.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Anaheim, CA a Good Place to Live?

Anaheim is a large city of 347,111 in California, with a median household income of $88,538 and a 5.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 116 (US average = 100), which is 16% above the national average.

Strengths: Anaheim's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Anaheim is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Anaheim city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 115.5

Anaheim's overall cost of living index is 115.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Anaheim costs roughly 16% more than the average American city.

Metric	Anaheim, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$713,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,958	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	46.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$88,538	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Anaheim's violent crime rate is 596.2 per 100,000 residents — 57% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

596.2 /100k

Property Crime

2132.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Anaheim is served primarily by Anaheim Elementary. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.0:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Anaheim, CA	National Avg
School District	Anaheim Elementary	—
Elementary Schools	23	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	23.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	28.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	77.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Anaheim sees average highs of 71.0°F in January and 86.8°F in July, with 14.2 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Anaheim, CA
Average High — January	71.0°F
Average High — July	86.8°F
Annual Precipitation	14.2"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Anaheim, CA	National Avg
Population	347,111	—
Median Age	35.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	48.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	27.7%	18.9%
Asian	17.6%	6.3%
Under 18	22.9%	22.2%
65 and over	12.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Yorba Linda, CA 2 mi Villa Park, CA 4 mi Placentia, CA 6 mi Chino Hills, CA 6 mi North Tustin, CA 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Anaheim

Anaheim, CA is covered by 7 ZIP codes:

92807 92806 92805 92801 92804 92808 92802

Anaheim vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anaheim, CA affordable or expensive?

Anaheim's cost of living index is 116, where 100 is the national average. That puts Anaheim roughly 16% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $713,600 and median rent is $1,958/month.

What is the crime rate in Anaheim, CA?

Anaheim's violent crime rate is 596.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2132.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Anaheim?

Public schools in Anaheim are operated by Anaheim Elementary. The district has 23 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.0:1. 28.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Anaheim, CA a good place to live?

Anaheim, CA has a population of 347,111, a median household income of $88,538, and an unemployment rate of 5.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Anaheim?

Anaheim averages 71.0°F in January and 86.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 14.2 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Anaheim?

Anaheim, CA is covered by 7 ZIP codes: 92807, 92806, 92805, 92801, 92804, 92808, 92802.

What is the population of Anaheim?

The population of Anaheim, California is 347,111 with a median age of 35.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Anaheim?

Key numbers for living in Anaheim: cost of living index 116 (100 = US average), median home $713,600, median household income $88,538, crime index 135 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Anaheim side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.