Anaheim, CA — Momentum Score, Home Values & Best-For

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Orange County · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim · population 344,561

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Anaheim, CA
Image: Wikipedia · Anaheim, California
OverviewCost of livingMoving guide
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63
Rising
Momentum score · 0–100

Where Anaheim stands

At or near all-time high.

Median home $952,227
1-year +0.5%
5-yr CAGR +5.9%
vs 5-yr peak +0.0%
Population -0.2%/yr

Home value trajectory · last 10 years

Zillow ZHVI · monthly
peak 2026-04$952k$467k$641k$816k$990k201620182020202220242026

Lifestyle scores

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Walkability
64/100
Somewhat walkable
Estimated from population density. Higher = denser, more amenities within walking distance.
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Public transit
38/100
Minimal transit
Curated list of major US transit systems + population-based estimate. Higher = real subway/rail/bus options.
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Remote work fit
52/100
Workable for remote workers
Composite of city size, housing cost, state tax structure, and region's remote-work track record.

Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.

Rent trajectory · last 5 years

Zillow ZORI · monthly
$2,687/mo$1,932$2,390$2,848202220242026

Home value vs rent · indexed to 100

Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)
Home valueRent133131100120202220242026

Rent vs buy

Price-to-rent ratio: 29.5
Rent

At a 29.5 price-to-rent ratio, renting beats buying in Anaheim for most shorter holds. The premium you pay to own would take many years of rent savings to recoup, and that's before maintenance, taxes, and opportunity cost on the down payment.

How the momentum score breaks down

methodology →
Home YoY
53 · w22%
Home 5-yr CAGR
69 · w22%
Distance from peak
90 · w18%
Population growth
43 · w16%
Rent YoY
54 · w12%
Home 10-yr CAGR
72 · w10%
Long thesis

Anaheim has held up across the cycle: home values at $952,227 with +5.9% 5-year CAGR. The bull case is structural — population, location, employer base — and holds even if next year's print is soft.

Short thesis

Anaheim carries a $952,227 median home with only +0.5% YoY. Premium pricing in a flat tape is the bear setup — you're paying for the trend that already ran while new buyers can't afford to extend it.

About Anaheim

Anaheim is a city in Orange County, California, with an estimated population of 344,561. It anchors the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area. The median home value in Anaheim is $952,227 as of 2026-04, up 0.5% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +5.9% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. Rents in Anaheim average $2,687 per month, roughly flat year-over-year (+1.3%). The composite momentum score is 63 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.

▲ Bull case

●Healthy 5-year run: +5.9% annualized over 5 years, outpacing US inflation.
●Held the highs: currently +0.0% from the 5-year peak — this market refused to give back gains.

▼ Bear case

●Expensive AND not growing: median home $952,227 with only +0.5% YoY. You’re paying premium pricing for a flat trend.
○Local nuance: city-level data smooths over neighborhood differences. School zones, HOA rules, and street-level character matter — visit before deciding.

About Anaheim (Wikipedia)

Anaheim is a city in northern Orange County, California, United States, part of the Greater Los Angeles area. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 346,824, making it the most populous city in Orange County, the tenth-most populous city in California, and the 57th-most populous city in the United States. The second largest city in Orange County in terms of land area, Anaheim is known for being the home of the Disneyland Resort, the Anaheim Convention Center, and two professional sports teams: the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League (NHL). It also served as the home of the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL) from 1980 through 1994.

Source: Wikipedia · this summary is contributed and licensed under CC-BY-SA.

City facts

MayorAshleigh Aitken (D)
Area50.88 sq mi
Elevation157 population_total = 346824 ft
Established1857
Density6899.22/sq mi

Extracted from the Wikipedia infobox. Values may be slightly out of date relative to the latest sources.

Things to see in Anaheim(Attractions)

  • Anaheim Convention Center
  • Anaheim GardenWalk
  • Anaheim Hills Golf Course
  • Anaheim Founders' Park
  • Anaheim Ice
  • Anaheim Packing House
  • Anaheim/OC Walk of Stars
  • Angel Stadium of Anaheim
  • Dad Miller Golf Course
  • Disneyland Resort
  • Flightdeck Flight Simulation Center
  • The Grove of Anaheim, formerly the Sun Theater, formerly Tinseltown Studios

+4 more on Wikipedia.

Extracted from the Wikipedia article. Names linked in the source — open the city’s Wikipedia page for details.

Playbook

Buyer

You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.

Seller

Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.

Investor

Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.

Local safety & alerts

No active National Weather Service alerts for Orange County right now.

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Public-safety links are official .gov sources, not curated by us. Orange County routes NWS alerts; check the state EM portal for non-weather emergencies.

Neighborhoods of Anaheim

9 tracked · ranked by median home value
1Anaheim Hills$1,262,520+0.0%
2Southwest Anaheim$972,378+1.4%
3Northeast Anaheim$959,504+1.2%
4Southeast Anaheim$951,407+1.7%
5West Anaheim$905,091-0.8%
6The Colony$867,056+0.7%
7Northwest Anaheim$834,138+1.4%
8Anaheim Resort$784,275+0.7%
9Platinum Triangle$748,176-1.1%

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Run the numbers for Anaheim

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Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.

Climate & natural-disaster risk

Winter (Jan)
60° / 41°
avg high / low
Summer (Jul)
82° / 60°
avg high / low
Sunny days/yr
258
~71% of year
Annual precip
22″ rain
8″ snow
Disaster risk (1=very low, 5=very high)
Hurricane
Very low
Tornado
Very low
Wildfire
Very high
Earthquake
Very high
Flood
Moderate

State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.

Local sports teams

Major professional teams the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area cheers for. Detailed stats, schedules, and player pages on intherafters.com.

Current weather

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Find rentals & listings

Open current Anaheim listings on the major real-estate sites.

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Local news & community

Updated 2026-05-21 from Google News + Reddit RSS. Headlines link to original sources.

Local economy & environment

Humidity
65%
Moderate climate
Median household income
$91,500
California state median
Top industries (state-level)
TechEntertainmentAgriculture

Humidity is annual average relative humidity (NOAA). Income is Census ACS 5-year estimate. Industries are largest employment sectors statewide (BLS); the local mix in a given city may vary.

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