Apartments for rent in Orinda, CA

Orinda is a small city in California with approximately 19,000 residents. Retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (22%) here than nationally (14%), while young professionals are less well-represented. At an average age of just under 44, the city's population is older than most cities in California. The majority of Orinda residents own their homes, and 14% of residents rent. With an average rent of $1,628 a month, exceeding the state average, relatively high rent costs may be a factor in the higher levels of ownership.

Orinda has a large number of residents over the age of 25 who have advanced degrees compared to the national average (7%), as 20% possess a Master's or a Doctoral degree. Further, 28% possess a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average. There are two primary industries in Orinda: scientific and healthcare. Together, these industries account for 16% of the city's workforce. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the city's workers are in management, making it the top field in the city. Orinda workers earn an average annual income of around $155,000, more than the average California resident. Orinda's average income also compares favorably to the national average of $73,345.

Averaging about 38 minutes, Orinda's commute time is slower than the state average of about 32 minutes. Many residents (29%) commute to work by car, while public transportation is used by only 8% of the population. Walking isn't a common method of commuting to work.