Orange County is lying in the state of California. With an area of 947 square miles, Orange County is one of the smaller counties in the state, while in regards to population it is at the top with 284,628 residents. Orange County's population density of urban makes it one of the least heavily populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Santa Ana, with a population of 363,938.

Orange County is one of the most affluent regions in the state. The median income for Orange County residents is $61,143, putting the area in in the top fifth of all counties in California. Reflecting this, the average home value in Orange County is $275,104, well above the state average of $244,863.    Continued below...