Disneyland Resort anchors Anaheim's entertainment scene alongside professional sports at Angel Stadium and Honda Center. The city's culinary landscape features upscale dining at THE RANCH Restaurant and the historic Anaheim Packing District food hall. Outdoor recreation spans 50 public parks, including Oak Canyon Nature Center's hiking trails and Yorba Regional Park's expansive grounds. The Mediterranean climate brings 280 sunny days annually with temperatures ranging from the mid-60s to mid-80s Fahrenheit.
The real estate landscape varies by neighborhood. The median price for single family homes in Anaheim Hills reaches $1,275,000, while The Colony area sees median prices at $884,400. The Platinum Triangle features condos with median prices of $515,000 for one bedroom units and $633,300 for two bedrooms. Citywide, the median single family home price stands at $951,000, with townhomes at $859,000.
Living costs run 57.4% above the national average. A family with school-age children needs $164,000 annually to live comfortably, while renters should aim for $87,000. Monthly grocery costs average $1,700 for families and $800 for renters. The property tax rate is 0.67%, with a combined sales tax of 8.80%.
The education system includes several highly rated schools. Yorba Linda High School and Valencia High School, both rated A plus by Niche, serve public school students. Private options include the A plus rated Fairmont Preparatory Academy and Servite High School. Commuters can access Los Angeles, 25 miles northwest, via OCTA bus service, Amtrak, and Metrolink from the ARTIC transportation hub. Popular beaches like Huntington and Newport lie 15 to 20 miles away.