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Orangevale, CA

Orangevale is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sacramento County, California, United States. It is part of the Sacramento–Arden-Arcade–Roseville Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 33,960 at the 2010 census, up from 26,705 at the 2000 census. It is located approximately 25 miles (40 km) northeast of Sacramento. The community is known for its rolling hills that offer the best views of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, its foothills, and its rural environment in the middle of a growing metropolitan area. Some residential properties in the area are zoned to accommodate horses and orchards. It has a ZIP Code of 95662.

Orangevale is located at 38°40′55″N 121°12′50″W (38.681903, -121.213824).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 11.6 square miles (30 km2), of which, 11.5 square miles (30 km2) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) of it (1.13%) is water. Orangevale is primarily rolling hills near the base of the Sierra Nevada Foothills.

Originally Orange Vale Colony, the community began as part of the 1844 Rancho San Juan Mexican land grant. The area was rural and home to numerous orange groves. Oak trees (remnants of which can be seen in Orangevale Park) were common, as were trails made by Maidu Native Americans many years before. In addition to orange groves, several olive orchards were also once in the area, and some original trees can still be found along Chestnut, Orangevale, Main, and Walnut Avenues.

The Census reported that 33,742 people (99.4% of the population) lived in households, 115 (0.3%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 103 (0.3%) were institutionalized.

There were 12,816 households, out of which 4,277 (33.4%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 6,900 (53.8%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 1,473 (11.5%) had a female householder with no husband present, 717 (5.6%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 761 (5.9%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 80 (0.6%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 2,832 households (22.1%) were made up of individuals, and 1,094 (8.5%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63. There were 9,090 families (70.9% of all households); the average family size was 3.07.

Orangevale gives importance to health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Orangevale Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Jazzercise Orangevale Community Center Fitness, Fox Fitness, and Unbound Yoga & Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Orangevale, such as the Norma Hamlin Park and the Folsom Lake Shady Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Orangevale, CA are Orangevale Recreation & Park District, The Boardwalk, and Orangevale History Museum.

ZIP code: 95662. Population: 35,030 (2020). Area code(s): 916, 279. Elevation: 240 ft (73 m). Area: 11.6 square miles (30 km2).

FAQs

Is Orangevale, CA a good place to live?

Living in Orangevale offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Orangevale, there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Orangevale and residents tend to lean conservative. 

Is Orangevale, CA expensive?

Orangevale is part of the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom Metro metro area, which is ranked 28 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. According to C2ER (the Council for Community and Economic Research), the cost of living in Orangevale is estimated to be 120.1% of the national average making it one of the more expensive cities in the US. The total monthly expenditure you can expect to incur depends on the cost of the house.

What is the crime rate in Orangevale, CA?

The crime rate in Orangevale is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 17 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Orangevale is 1 in 59. Based on FBI crime data, Orangevale is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to California, Orangevale has a crime rate that is higher than 46% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Sources

Wikipedia

Sacramento County

Orangevale’s Recreation and Community Services Department

Jazzercise Orangevale Community Center Fitness

Fox Fitness 

Unbound Yoga & Fitness

Norma Hamlin Park 

Folsom Lake Shady Trail

Orangevale Recreation & Park District

The Boardwalk

Orangevale History Museum

Niche

Zero Down

Neighborhoodscout

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