{"id":46530,"date":"2024-07-31T09:34:57","date_gmt":"2024-07-31T16:34:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=46530"},"modified":"2026-04-06T00:53:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T07:53:37","slug":"home-values-in-orange-county","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/home-values-in-orange-county\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Values in Orange County: 2024 Market Trends"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wondering how much your Anaheim townhouse or Costa Mesa bungalow is worth in today\u2019s market? Whether you\u2019re gearing up to sell, looking to drop PMI<\/a>, or simply interested in current market trends, keeping tabs on home values in Orange County is crucial.<\/p>\n

In this article, we\u2019ll cover home price trends in Orange County, show you how to get an accurate home value estimate<\/a>, and share practical strategies to increase your home’s value. We\u2019ll also introduce some helpful tools to make sure you get the best price for your home once you\u2019re ready to sell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Home values have rapidly increased in recent years. How much is your current home worth now? Get a ballpark estimate from HomeLight’s free Home Value Estimator.<\/p>\n \n

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Editor\u2019s note: This post is for educational purposes and is not intended to be construed as financial advice. HomeLight always encourages you to consult your own advisor.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Current home values in Orange County<\/h2>\n

Orange County home prices have soared by a staggering 66.7% since 2020. The median home value jumped from $870,000 at the beginning of the decade to a whopping $1,450,000<\/a> this past June, according to the California Association of Realtors.<\/p>\n

A report<\/a> from Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies reveals that the average home in Orange County costs roughly ten times the average income.<\/p>\n

\u201cPrices in Orange County continue to rise,\u201d noted Jordan Levine, senior vice president and chief economist for the California Association of Realtors, in a recent interview<\/a> with ABC7 Los Angeles.<\/p>\n

\u201cJust 11% of households are out there making enough money to actually afford that median-priced home, which was in the first quarter about $1.3 million and change.\u201d<\/p>\n

The table below demonstrates the sharp rise in home values in Orange County during the last five years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Year<\/strong><\/td>\nMedian home price<\/strong><\/td>\nPercent change year-over-year<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2024 (June)<\/a><\/td>\n$1,450,000<\/td>\n+15.1%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2023 (June)<\/a><\/td>\n$1,260,000<\/td>\n-0.4%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2022 (June)<\/a><\/td>\n$1,265,000<\/td>\n+11.2%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2021 (June)<\/a><\/td>\n$1,138,000<\/td>\n+30.8%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2020 (June)<\/a><\/td>\n$870,000<\/td>\n+3.32%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Source: California Association of Realtors<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

This trend isn\u2019t specific to Orange County; it’s playing out across the United States. According to the Case-Shiller National Home Price Index, U.S. home prices have surged by 47%<\/a> since early 2020. This significant rise has enabled homeowners to build considerable equity<\/a> in their properties.<\/p>\n

As of early 2024, the average mortgage-holding homeowner has accumulated about $299,000<\/a> in home equity. This equity can be leveraged for purchasing new homes, making home improvements, paying off debts, or saving for the future.<\/p>\n

For comparison, the table below shows median home prices for cities in <\/span>Orange County<\/span>:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
City<\/strong><\/td>\nMedian home price<\/strong><\/td>\nPopulation<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Aliso Viejo<\/span><\/td>\n$924,500<\/span><\/td>\n49,659<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Costa Mesa<\/span><\/td>\n$1,383,417<\/span><\/td>\n107,211<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dana Point<\/span><\/td>\n$1,669,200<\/span><\/td>\n32,403<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Laguna Niguel<\/span><\/td>\n$1,355,700<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a062,353<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Los Alamitos<\/span><\/td>\n$1,442,000<\/span><\/td>\n11,944<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Newport Beach<\/span><\/td>\n$3,046,750<\/td>\n\u00a081,794<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Placentia<\/span><\/td>\n$1,054,600<\/span><\/td>\n11,944<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rancho Santa Margarita<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0$935,200<\/span><\/td>\n45,619<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
San Juan Capistrano<\/span><\/td>\n$1,568,300<\/span><\/td>\n34,619<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Seal Beach<\/span><\/td>\n$447,300<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a024,072<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Home value averages of multiple public transaction sites\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Population estimates by <\/span><\/i>World Population Review<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

Up next, we\u2019ll explain how to pinpoint the value of your Orange County home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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