Anaheim, California
Home of the Happiest Place on Earth
U.S. News (2025)
#89 Best Places to Live
Travel + Leisure (2024)
#8 Best Family Destinations
WhereAtHome Score
62.6
D-out of 100
Overview
Anaheim is best known as home to Disneyland, but offers much more including professional sports, a convention center, and revitalizing downtown. Tourism drives the economy, but diverse neighborhoods provide residential character. Access to beaches and mountains adds recreational options.
Key Highlights
- Disneyland Resort and tourism
- Angel Stadium and Honda Center sports
- Anaheim Convention Center
- Growing craft beer scene
- Packing District food hall
- Near beaches and mountains
Key Metrics
2024 Presidential Election
Orange County (county-level results)
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Climate
Summer High
87°F
Winter Low
46°F
Annual Rainfall
13"
Sunny Days
281
Amenities & Infrastructure
65+ Parks
Green spaces and recreation
4 Major Hospitals
Healthcare access
1 Universities
Higher education institutions
Public Transit Available
Bus, rail, or metro service
Major Employers
Score Breakdown
6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.
Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)
How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)
Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)
Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)
Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)
Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)
Location
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Start ComparisonLast Updated: 2026-07-01
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.
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