Orinda, California

Small California city with local appeal

Pacific San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

60

D-

out of 100

Overview

Orinda is a California city with a population of approximately 19,364, part of the San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $1,987,799. Median household income is $250,001.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 19,364 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $1,987,799 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $250,001 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 35.6 minutes
  • Part of the San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

19,364

Source: Census ACS

$1,987,799

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$250,001

Source: Census ACS

35.6 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

9

Source: Walk Score

275 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Contra Costa County (county-level results)

67%
29%
Democrat 356,008
Republican 155,308
Leans D+38.0

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 10.3/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 34.6/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 26/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 80/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 9/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 31.3/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 60

Location

Orinda, CA (37.8787, -122.1728)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.