Both Orange and Villa Park, California are spectacular cities located in booming Orange County. Each offers the unparalleled quality of life that comes with living in southern California, as well as being close-knit communities that offer a sense of serenity and security. Each has a pleasant small town atmosphere while lying within easy proximity to a variety of bustling cities and lazy beach towns dotted along the Pacific coast.

Located on the Santa Ana River, the city of Orange encompasses nearly twenty five square miles and continues to grow. Over the next twenty years, the city will continue to expand to the east where the city maintains a sphere of influence extending to the county line. City officials expect that, as more and more people choose to live in Orange, new home development will continue eastward, particularly around Irvine Lake. The main focus of both residents and city officials continues to be maintaining the small town atmosphere of Orange, with a strong emphasis on staying true to the values upon which the town was founded.

Orange today supports a population of over 120,000 residents. The median age of a resident here is 33 years old, with an annual household income of approximately $60,000 per year. The majority of residents here, around fifteen percent, are employed in the manufacturing sector. The retail trade takes second place, employing just under eleven percent of locals. The sector of professional services, the sciences and technology comes in third place, employing over eight percent of the population. Orange enjoys a diversity of economic streams, with local businesses ranging from family-owned businesses to leading Fortune 500 firms.

The neighboring city of Villa Park is equally charming, albeit much smaller in population and geographic size. Encompassing just two square miles, Villa Park is the smallest city in Orange County. It supports a population of approximately 6,000 residents, whose median age is 44 years old. The annual household income in Villa Park is well above the national average, coming in at around $120,000 per year.

The largest employment sector in Villa Park is again manufacturing, employing nearly thirteen percent of the population. The sector of professional services, the sciences and technology takes a close second place, employing nearly twelve percent. The retail trade rounds out the top three, employing around eleven percent of locals.

Villa Park is almost entirely comprised of single family homes. With the exception of one shopping center, the land here is zoned for homes built mostly on half-acre lots. This is the kind of city where neighbors maintain friendly relationships with one another, and is the welcoming and friendly community of a bygone era. While residents here come from a wide range of backgrounds, interests and occupations, all enjoy the serene living of Villa Park. In fact, this area not only has four public schools within walking distance, but holds the record for the lowest crime rate in Orange County.

The centerpiece of most public and social activities in the city is the Villa Park Women's League, which has been in continuous operation since 1969. The mission of the group is to provide "support, friendship and a focus for the citizens of Villa Park" as well as "to promote safety, education, beautification and cultural enrichment" within the boundaries of Villa Park. This group is largely responsible for the majority of social and recreational activities in the community, encompassing everything from bridge to bowling, gourmet cooking to golf. The Women's League is the group perhaps most responsible for maintaining the friendly air of Villa Park, and their tireless efforts are evident throughout the town. With nearly four hundred members, new residents can expect to receive a hearty hello from one of the League's women.

The city of Orange and neighboring Villa Park are pleasant, peaceful enclaves situated in Orange County. If you are thinking about moving, consider a move to either Orange or Villa Park, California! To learn more about these magnificent areas, request our free relocation packet today.