Orange, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$1,175,000
Updated August 2026
Today, Orange has 153 homes for sale at a median list price of $1,175,000, typically selling in about 44 days.
Orange Market Analysis
Buyers in Orange, CA are looking at a median list price of $1.2M. Per square foot, the median stands at $660. Since February, the median price has moved up about 8.0% to $1.2M as of July.
It takes about 12 days for the typical home here to go under contract. Homes move quickly at that pace, which favors sellers and rewards buyers who come prepared. Orange, CA has 153 active listings on the market right now. 62 new listings came on the market in the last 30 days.
Pricing spreads from a $499,450 median for one bedroom homes to $2.3M for six bedroom homes. Most of what is for sale here is single family homes, about 66.0% of the mix, with condos accounting for another 26.1%. The area spans the 92869, 92867, 92865, 92868, and 92866 ZIP codes.
Orange Rental Market
Renters in Orange, CA are looking at a median asking rent of $4,200. Since February, the median rent has moved down about 2.4% to $4,100 as of July. Orange, CA has 61 active rental listings on the market right now.
Orange Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
Sellers hold the edge right now. Sale prices are up 13% over the last six months and 13% over the past year, and there is only 2.5 months of supply. At the same time, 39% of sellers have trimmed their asking price, so the market is not running away from buyers. Sellers have the stronger hand, though prepared buyers can still negotiate on the right home.
Median Home Price
$1.18M
↑ 13% over the past yearChart shows the median closed sale price by month
Months of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
2.5 months of supply
Tight Supply153 active listings against the current sales pace works out to about 2.5 months of supply.
What this means for buyers
Inventory is tight relative to how many homes sell each month, so buyers have fewer options and well-priced homes draw competition. Listings typically sell in ~44 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are selling at a steady pace, so buyers have some time, though competition still exists. Homes are moving 35% faster than six months ago.
Inventory Distribution
A solid share of current listings is under 30 days old, while a meaningful share has been up longer.
About 56% of current listings are under 30 days old, while the rest have been up longer.
Housing Tenure in Orange
Homeownership is near the state average, with a balanced mix of owners and renters.
58%
Homeowners
42%
Renters
Homeownership is 2.5 points higher than the California average (55.5%)
44,867 households (2023)
Affordability Snapshot
Typical home cost
$7,874/mo
Actual housing expense
Affordable budget (28%)
$2,729/mo
Based on median income
Median household income
$9,745/mo
Orange
A typical home costs about 81% of the median household's income.
For reference, lenders typically recommend spending ≤28%.
Income needed to afford a typical home comfortably
$337K/year
Assumes housing costs ≤28% of income
View cost breakdown
20% down, 7% rate, 30-yr fixed. CA averages for tax/insurance.
Median Price by Bedroom
Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.
Each additional bedroom adds about $448K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 4 → 5 bedrooms (+$641K)
Price Reductions
59 listings have reduced their price
39% of active listings
Average reduction: 5.2% (~$61K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Orange, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in Orange, CA?
The median list price in Orange is $1,175,000 as of August 2026, based on 153 active listings.
Is Orange a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Orange currently reads as a seller's market. Active inventory works out to about 2.5 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in Orange?
Homes that closed in the last 90 days typically went under contract in about 12 days. The average home currently for sale has been on the market for 44 days.
Are home prices in Orange going up or down?
The median sale price in Orange is up about 13.3% compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in Orange, CA?
There are 153 homes for sale in Orange right now, including 18 listed within the last week.
What is the median rent in Orange?
The median asking rent in Orange is $4,200 per month, across 61 active rental listings.