Placentia, California is a welcoming and family-friendly city in North Orange County, known for its quiet neighborhoods, strong community feel, and convenient central location. Offering a blend of suburban comfort and everyday accessibility, Placentia real estate includes well-maintained single-family homes, townhomes, and established neighborhoods that appeal to both first-time buyers and move-up buyers. Residents enjoy local parks, community events, and nearby amenities, along with easy access to major freeways, shopping, and dining in surrounding cities like Yorba Linda, Fullerton, and Anaheim. With proximity to schools and institutions such as California State University, Fullerton, plus ongoing growth and revitalization, Placentia continues to attract homebuyers looking for value, location, and a strong sense of community in Orange County.
52,384 people live in Placentia, where the median age is 38 and the average individual income is $46,069. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Placentia, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Oc Smoke Shack, Thrive7 Juice Bar, and Lace and Luck.
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| Dining | 3.16 miles | 13 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.35 miles | 15 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 4.14 miles | 21 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.94 miles | 14 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.3 miles | 12 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.65 miles | 17 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.09 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.68 miles | 18 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.74 miles | 112 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.99 miles | 23 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.04 miles | 12 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.33 miles | 55 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.05 miles | 16 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.25 miles | 36 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.16 miles | 42 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.81 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.86 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.97 miles | 41 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.37 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.04 miles | 38 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.61 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.82 miles | 59 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.37 miles | 37 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.82 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Placentia has 16,979 households, with an average household size of 3.05. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Placentia do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 52,384 people call Placentia home. The population density is 7,922.58 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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