Introduction
About Placentia, California

Placentia, California is a bedroom community located in Orange County. This city has a small town feel and a strong community spirit with numerous parks for residents and visitors to enjoy. Sandwiched between Fullerton and Yorba Linda, Placentia is an upscale, middle-class, family town. Placentia features two golf courses (one a large private country club), 13 parks and playgrounds, fishing at one park, two community centers, a recreation facility, a senior center, and two public pools. The homes in Placentia, California vary between older homes from the 20s and 30s, to recently built and modern communities. Single family homes are the dominant style of residences in Placentia.


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  Community Information

Population

Total Population 49,752
Population Density 7,546 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population 24,965
Male Population 24,787
Median Age 34.67 Years
Percentage Population Change since 1990 50%
Percentage Population Change Since 2000 0%

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public College FULLERTON COLLEGE
Distance to FULLERTON COLLEGE 4 Miles
Nearest 4-Year Public College HOPE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
Distance to HOPE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY 2 Miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households 15,773
Family Households 12,070
Average Family Size 3.7
Average Household Income $84,677
Median Household Income $76,906
Percentage Income Change Since 1990 50%
Percentage Income Change Since 2000 0%

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk 0.40
Total Crime Risk (County) 0.65
Personal Crime Risk (County) 0.68
Murder Risk (County) 0.67
Rape Risk (County) 0.58
Robbery Risk 0.71
Assault Risk (County) 0.61
Property Risk (County) 0.74
Burglary Risk (County) 0.71
Larceny Risk (County) 0.72
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) 1.17

Environment

Average July High Temperature 84° F
Average January Low Temperature 45.2° F
Annual Precipitation 11.23 inches
Air Pollution Index 104% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate 7.75%
Nearest Airport JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT-ORANGE COUNTY
Distance to JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT-ORANGE COUNTY 14 Miles
Nearest Major Sports Team MIGHTY DUCKS OF ANAHEIM
Distance to MIGHTY DUCKS OF ANAHEIM 5 Miles

  
  School Information
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School NameGradesAddress
GEORGE KEY SCHOOLSPECIAL EDUCATION710 E GOLDEN AVE, PLACENTIA, CA 92870
KRAEMER MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 8645 N ANGELINA DR, PLACENTIA, CA 92870
COL J K TUFFREE MIDDLE SCHOOL7 - 92151 N KRAEMER BLVD, PLACENTIA, CA 92870
EL CAMINO REAL HIGH SCHOOL9 - 121351 E ORANGETHORPE AVE, PLACENTIA, CA 92870
VALENCIA HIGH SCHOOL9 - 12500 N BRADFORD AVE, PLACENTIA, CA 92870
EL DORADO HIGH SCHOOL9 - 121651 N VALENCIA AVE, PLACENTIA, CA 92870
MELROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5974 S MELROSE ST, PLACENTIA, CA 92870
MORSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 6431 E MORSE AVE, PLACENTIA, CA 92870
CHARLES WAGNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 6717 E YORBA LINDA BLVD, PLACENTIA, CA 92870
BROOKHAVEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 61851 N BROOKHAVEN AVE, PLACENTIA, CA 92870
JOHN TYNES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 6735 STANFORD DR, PLACENTIA, CA 92870
RUBY DRIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 6601 RUBY DR, PLACENTIA, CA 92870
VAN BUREN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 61245 N VAN BUREN ST, PLACENTIA, CA 92870
SIERRA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 61811 N PLACENTIA AVE, PLACENTIA, CA 92870
GOLDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 6740 E GOLDEN AVE, PLACENTIA, CA 92870
PARKVIEW SCHOOLK - 82189 N KRAEMER BLVD, PLACENTIA, CA 92870
ST JOSEPH SCHOOLK - 8801 N BRADFORD AVE, PLACENTIA, CA 92870
 
  Neighborhood Establishments

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Type of BusinessNameAddress
BANKSBANCO POPULAR870 N ROSE DR PLACENTIA, CA 92870
BANKSBANK OF AMERICA160 E YORBA LINDA BLVD PLACENTIA, CA 92870
BANKSCAL NATIONAL BANK201 E YORBA LINDA BLVD PLACENTIA, CA 92870
BANKSCITIBANK1300 N KRAEMER BLVD PLACENTIA, CA 92870
BANKSDOWNEY SAVINGS710 N ROSE DR PLACENTIA, CA 92870
BANKSFULLERTON COMMUNITY BANK1204 E YORBA LINDA BLVD PLACENTIA, CA 92870
BANKSUNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA850 N ROSE DR PLACENTIA, CA 92870
BANKSWELLS FARGO BANK111 E YORBA LINDA BLVD PLACENTIA, CA 92870
BANKSWELLS FARGO BANK1111 E IMPERIAL HWY PLACENTIA, CA 92870
BANKSWELLS FARGO BANK1396 N ROSE DR PLACENTIA, CA 92870
CHURCHESBLESSED SACRAMENT CHILDREN'S1314 N ANGELINA DR PLACENTIA, CA 92870
CHURCHESBLESSED SACRAMENT EPISCOPAL1314 N ANGELINA DR PLACENTIA, CA 92870
CHURCHESCALVARY CHURCH102 S BRADFORD AVE PLACENTIA, CA 92870
CHURCHESCHURCH IN FULLERTON414 N PLACENTIA AVE PLACENTIA, CA 92870
CHURCHESCHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LDS210 LIVINGSTON AVE PLACENTIA, CA 92870
CHURCHESCHURCH OF THE NAZARENE126 N WALNUT AVE PLACENTIA, CA 92870
CHURCHESCHURCH OF THE NAZARENE143 S MAIN ST PLACENTIA, CA 92870
CHURCHESCORNERSTONE UNITED METHODIST2050 VALENCIA AVE PLACENTIA, CA 92870
CHURCHESFULL GOSPEL FELLOWSHIP-PRAISE1013 S MELROSE ST PLACENTIA, CA 92870
CHURCHESGRACE CHRISTIAN CTR1243 E IMPERIAL HWY PLACENTIA, CA 92870
CHURCHESGRACE COMMUNITY126 N WALNUT AVE PLACENTIA, CA 92870
CHURCHESHOLY CROSS MELKITE GREEK451 W MADISON AVE PLACENTIA, CA 92870
CHURCHESLIVING WORD BIBLE CHURCH1243 E IMPERIAL HWY PLACENTIA, CA 92870
CHURCHESPLACENTIA FREE METHODIST CHR925 S MELROSE ST PLACENTIA, CA 92870
CHURCHESPLACENTIA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH849 N BRADFORD AVE PLACENTIA, CA 92870
HOSPITALSHOSPITAL CHAPLAINS MINISTRY377 E CHAPMAN AVE # 260 PLACENTIA, CA 92870
HOSPITALSPLACENTIA LINDA HOSPITAL1301 N ROSE DR PLACENTIA, CA 92870
MUSEUMSBRADFORD HOUSE136 E PALM CIR PLACENTIA, CA 92870



  Recent Home Sale Data ( click to expand )
 

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 Total SoldMedian PriceAverage Price
92870336$575,000$579,697
Displaying 1-10 of 12 in $500-999k range
Single story w/seperate quest quarters with private entrance and entrance to back yard. Guest quarters has living room, kitchen, full bath & large bedroom. Great culdesac street with only 17 homes. Lots of parking behind gate for 8 or more cars plus large RV. Plus a 5 car garage, 2 RV dump stations and still room for a pool or tennis court. Large workshop with garage type door. Large master bedroom, huge living room.Two fireplaces. Must see to appreciate all that is there.
 1044 Promenade Avenue
 Placentia, CA 92870
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 4 bathrooms
$950,000
Gorgeous and Highly upgraded with the best in materials starting with the amazing kitchen with granite, travertine, stainless steel appliances and new windows and view of gorgeous and lushly landscaped backyard with jacuzzi with waterfalls. The owners have done it all for you and have maintained the property in truly turnkey condition. The property has 3 bedrooms up and large formal living and dining rooms as well as a familyroom with fireplace. Decorator touches throughout and upgraded lighting as well. Located on a cul de sac a block from the golf course truly a beautiful home!
 1049 Rashford Drive
 Placentia, CA 92870
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms
$729,900
PRICE REDUCED! NOT A SHORT SALE OR FORECLOSURE! Lovely four bedroom, three bath, turnkey single level great family home in El Dorado school district. This house has it all! Beautiful family room with fireplace and breakfast bar. Formal living and dining room with new dual paned windows throughout. Spacious kitchen with large breakfast bar, great for family gatherings and entertaining. Brand new outdoor spa for those relaxing evenings is included. Newer roof with new gutters. Finished garage for all the toys! Lovely hard scaped front and back yards. Scraped ceilings, fresh paint, new flooring...this home has been well taken care of.
 426 Tahoe
 Placentia, CA 92870
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms
$729,000
WOW**** Don't miss this great opportunity**This beautiful highly upgraded home is just waiting for you. Gorgeous quality home .Seller spent well over $ 100,000.- on remodeling.Some of the items including gourmet kitchen ,new cabinets,granite counter,new appliances ,new dual pane windows,sliding doors.Plantation Shutters. Quality hardwood flooring in downstairs. Indoor laundry.Wait... When you see the MASTER BATHROOM you will feel like in a PALACE.Custom made double sink /granite top. Huge walk-in shower with dual heads.Jacuzz tub with mirrored granite ledge.Lot's of extra storage/built-ins .Oversized master suite, dual ceiling fans.This is truly a PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP.Large pie shape lot PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING. Built in BBQ* Come and see yourself why PLACENTIA is called the 'PLEASANT PLACE ' with it's award winning schools and a great place for growing family.This lovely home is located in a quiet cul-de-sac . Must see to appreciate.Surrounding million dollar hom
 1956 Horseshoe Circle
 Placentia, CA 92870
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms
$699,000
Turnkey showplace. A short walk to the Champions Sports Park Complex. Largest model with 3 Bedrooms up & 1 bedroom down. Master bedroom suite with sitting area. Dramatic master bath features double sinks, sunken tub, separate shower. Spacious remodeled kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Formal dining room, vaulted ceilings, inside laundry, white plantation shutters. Open & airy floorplan. Entertainer's backyard with covered patio, built-in BBQ, fountain & free standing water fall. ready for move-in.
 1563 E. Ray Drive
 Placentia, CA 92870
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms
$679,900
Exceptionally good value for the money in this market! Remodeled kitchen, new carpeting, fresh paint inside and out and walking distance to all neighborhood schools and Tri-City park. The Palm Village North community has always had that pride of ownership appeal that is so obvious throughout the neighborhood. Drive by, take a look, and call for an appointment!
 1631 Roanoke Street
 Placentia, CA 92870
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms
$649,000
**Needs cosmetic attention**Very open floorplan w/vaulted ceilings.Complete Remodel approx 7-8 yrs ago to include baths and kitchen.Ceilings re-textured w/all corners bullnosed. Newer tile throughout.Great Fam rm off kit w/nw carpet. Two fireplaces, three car gar AND Located at end of a Cul-De-Sac. Close proximimity to fine schools, great shopping and easy freeway access.
 218 Swanee Avenue
 Placentia, CA 92870
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms
$629,000
Light, Bright and Airy - 4 Bedrooms with Office/Den on the first level could be 5th Bedroom. Formal Living and Dining Rooms, Family Room with Fireplace off the Kitchen. Kitchen has Granite Counter tops. Close to 'Sports Park', Shopping, Restaurants and Freeway Access. There are only 40 Detached Homes in the Madrid Community at Alta Vista.
 320 N Kirschner Ln
 Placentia, CA 92870
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms
$615,000
Huge PRICE Reduction to $595,000. Four King Size Bedrooms, 3 Baths, Upgraded Kitchen, Level Entry and wide Hallways that make this home accessibility adaptable. This well maintained Single Story Ranch style home has new Entry and Sliding Glass Doors and windows. HVAC system, and fully insulated. Remodeled Kitchen and Baths. The interior and exterior are freshly painted. The rear yard has a covered patio and room for a pool. Close to the Alta Vista Country Club. Easy access to all freeways and shoping. MOTIVATED SELLER - Submit Offer
 1390 Arrowhead Dr
 Placentia, CA 92870
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms
$565,000
Beautiful and completely remodeled! Darling four bedroom 2 bath single story home on a quiet street on the Yorba Linda-Placentia border. All new inside and out with windows, door, roof, appliances, carpet, wood floors, granite and cabinets. Outside has been all relandscaped, new paint, stone accents and three car garage. Interior has new stainless appliances, travertine baths, designer carpet, hand distressed wood floors and custom paint. There is nothing left to do but move on in! Great schools, close to shopping and parks within a short walk makes this the perfect home.
 2244 Mccormack Lane
 Placentia, CA 92870
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$559,900
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