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Orinda, California

Introduction to Orinda, California

Orinda, California, in Contra Costa county, is 5 miles E of Berkeley, California and 7 miles NE of Oakland, California. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Oakland metropolitan area. Orinda contains a population of approximately 17,599.

Orinda History

The 12.8 square miles that became the city of Orinda were, in the earlier days, a part of Mexico City. The region flourished when the Caldecott Tunnel opened in the year 1937. Orinda was incorporated as a city in the year 1985, after more than 100 years of steady development. Orinda is named after a woman. It started as a family oriented community in an idyllic setting and today, it remains the same. It is one of the most beautiful cities in Contra Costa County.

Orinda and nearby Attractions

  • Orinda Parks & Recreation
  • Lawrence Hall of Science
  • Chabot Space & Science Center
  • Habitot Children's Museum
  • Judah L Magnes Museum
  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

Things To Do In Orinda

Orinda is full of space and lovely parks for people to relax with family and friends. There is something in store for all. Those who are interested in science can visit the various science centers and those who have a knack for history can visit the museums. The city also has impressive theaters and art centers for art lovers to enjoy.

Orinda Transportation

Metropolitan Oakland International is the nearest airport to Orinda.

Orinda Higher Education

John F Kennedy University is the local college that serves the city.

High Points

Orinda strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyOrinda Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyOrinda College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyOrinda Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyOrinda Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyOrinda Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyOrinda Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyOrinda People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyOrinda Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)		Top 14%Orinda Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Orinda, CA

Comparing Orinda to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Senior Citizens810
Racial Diversity73
Male Share of the Population63
Female Share of the Population58
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size74

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work52
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Housing Recently Built32
Affordability of Property Taxes21
People Living Alone23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime910
Low Property Crime89
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