Orange County Map
Your Guide to the Area
Are you considering buying investment property in Orange County? Or maybe you’re thinking of renting a property in the OC. If you aren’t familiar with the area, a great place to start is understanding the county—what are the communities in the OC, how many cities are there, and which is the best school district in the area?
We’ll answer these questions and more as we take you on a visual journey through the gem of Southern California with the help of maps of Orange County.
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Orange County Map
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- Aliso Viejo
- Anaheim
- Brea
- Buena Park
- Costa Mesa
- Cypress
- Dana Point
- Fountain Valley
- Fullerton
- Garden Grove
- Huntington Beach
- Irvine
- La Habra
- La Palma
- Laguna Beach
- Laguna Hills
- Laguna Niguel
- Laguna Woods
- Lake Forest
- Los Alamitos
- Mission Viejo
- Newport Beach
- Orange
- Placentia
- Rancho Santa Margarita
- San Clemente
- San Juan Capistrano
- Santa Ana (county seat)
- Seal Beach
- Stanton
- Tustin
- Villa Park
- Westminster
- Yorba Linda
Orange County Population by City
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Aliso Viejo | 51,824 |
| Anaheim | 345,940 |
| Brea | 47,589 |
| Buena Park | 83,011 |
| Costa Mesa | 110,750 |
| Cypress | 49,926 |
| Dana Point | 32,821 |
| Fountain Valley | 56,495 |
| Fullerton | 141,874 |
| Garden Grove | 170,488 |
| Huntington Beach | 196,652 |
| Irvine | 309,031 |
| La Habra | 62,609 |
| La Palma | 15,413 |
| Laguna Beach | 22,795 |
| Laguna Hills | 30,965 |
| Laguna Niguel | 64,239 |
| Laguna Woods | 17,452 |
| Lake Forest | 85,742 |
| Los Alamitos | 11,695 |
| Mission Viejo | 92,449 |
| Newport Beach | 84,792 |
| Orange | 137,263 |
| Placentia | 51,274 |
| Rancho Santa Margarita | 47,442 |
| San Clemente | 63,896 |
| San Juan Capistrano | 34,955 |
| Santa Ana | 309,441 |
| Seal Beach | 24,937 |
| Stanton | 37,970 |
| Tustin | 79,430 |
| Villa Park | 5,773 |
| Westminster | 90,195 |
| Yorba Linda | 67,989 |
Source: US Census, Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places in California: April 1, 2020, to July 1, 2021
Orange County Communities Map
Orange County is one of Southern California’s most sought-after destinations. From tourists excited to visit Disneyland and stunning beaches like Laguna and Huntington to prospective homeowners looking to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, people are drawn to Orange County and everything it offers.
Because Orange County is considered a wonderful place to live, more and more people are investing in Orange County real estate. If you’re looking for real estate or a rental property in Orange County, it’s important to understand where each community is located.
The map below can help you visualize the layout of Orange County and serve as a guide as you look at properties.
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Where is Orange County Map in California?
Orange County is a suburban region located in Southern California. It is south of Los Angeles and part of the extended Los Angeles metropolitan area. Orange County borders the Pacific Ocean on the southwest, Los Angeles County on the north, San Bernardino County on the northeast, Riverside County on the east, and San Diego County on the southeast.
Good Life Property Management also services San Diego County.
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Orange County School District Map
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- Brea Olinda Unified School District
- Capistrano Unified School District
- Garden Grove Unified School District
- Irvine Unified School District
- Laguna Beach Unified School District
- Los Alamitos Unified School District
- Newport-Mesa Unified School District
- Orange Unified School District
- Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District
- Saddleback Valley Unified School District
- Santa Ana Unified School District
- Tustin Unified School District
- Anaheim Union High School District
- Buena Park School District
- Centralia School District
- Cypress School District
- Fountain Valley School District
- Fullerton School District
- Huntington Beach City School District
- La Habra City School District
- Lowell Joint School District
- Magnolia School District
- Ocean View School District
- Savanna School District
- Westminster School District
Irvine Unified School District was named the No. 1 best school district in Orange County on Niche’s 2024 Best School Districts in California list.
Orange County’s Premier Property Management Company
Are you a landlord with property in Orange County or a real estate investor considering the OC for your next property? To get the most out of your investment, you’ll need a property management company that knows the local area and has the experience to manage your property professionally and profitably.
At Good Life Property Management, we believe life should be enjoyed, not spent sweating the small stuff. That’s why we set out to make property management easy. We care about you, your property, and your tenant. And we do it all so you can Live the Good Life.
Schedule a call to speak with one of our Good Life experts.
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