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Crime in Orinda summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Orinda. Key points include:
There were 181 total crimes in Orinda in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Orinda is 937.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Orinda is 57.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Orinda is 880.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Orinda is -55.78% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Orinda Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Orinda / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 181 | 937.1 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 11 | 57.0 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 5.2 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 5 | 25.9 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 20.7 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 170 | 880.2 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 29 | 150.2 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 125 | 647.2 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 16 | 82.8 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Orinda summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Orinda. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Orinda is 274 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Orinda is 2.7x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Orinda is $1,985,116.
The median income in Orinda is $250,001.
Orinda's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Orinda Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Orinda | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 274 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 108 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 114 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 652 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 118 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 114 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 116 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Orinda, CA Weather
The average high in Orinda is 70.4° and the average low is 48.6°.
There are 41.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 21.0 inches of precipitation each year with 0.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Orinda |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 70.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 48.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 41.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 21.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Orinda Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Orinda
The current population in Orinda is 19,514. The population has increased 11.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19,514 | 0.2% |
| 2023 | 19,472 | -0.0% |
| 2022 | 19,477 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 19,497 | 0.2% |
| 2020 | 19,461 | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 19,646 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 19,431 | 1.0% |
| 2017 | 19,248 | 1.6% |
| 2016 | 18,936 | 1.2% |
| 2015 | 18,703 | 1.7% |
| 2014 | 18,390 | 1.6% |
| 2013 | 18,108 | 1.3% |
| 2012 | 17,868 | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 17,599 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 17,485 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Orinda
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Orinda is:
66.8% White with 13,040 White residents.
0.4% African American with 86 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 24 American Indian residents.
16.0% Asian with 3,115 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 68 Other residents.
9.8% Two Or More with 1,909 Two Or More residents.
6.5% Hispanic with 1,272 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Orinda | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.8% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.4% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 16.0% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 9.8% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.5% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Orinda
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Orinda is 50.4% female with 9,844 female residents.
Orinda is 49.6% male with 9,670 male residents.
| Gender | Orinda | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Orinda for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Orinda completed < 9th grade.
0.0% of adults in Orinda completed 9-12th grade.
4.0% of adults in Orinda completed high school / ged.
6.0% of adults in Orinda completed some college.
3.0% of adults in Orinda completed associate's degree.
39.0% of adults in Orinda completed bachelor's degree.
22.0% of adults in Orinda completed master's degree.
16.0% of adults in Orinda completed professional degree.
9.0% of adults in Orinda completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Orinda | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 0.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 4.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 6.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 3.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 39.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 22.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 16.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 9.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Orinda, California
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2.2% of households in Orinda earn Less than $10,000.
0.5% of households in Orinda earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.2% of households in Orinda earn $15,000 to $24,999.
1.4% of households in Orinda earn $25,000 to $34,999.
2.6% of households in Orinda earn $35,000 to $49,999.
5.4% of households in Orinda earn $50,000 to $74,999.
4.3% of households in Orinda earn $75,000 to $99,999.
10.0% of households in Orinda earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.3% of households in Orinda earn $150,000 to $199,999.
62.1% of households in Orinda earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Orinda | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.2% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.5% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.2% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1.4% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2.6% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 5.4% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 4.3% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.0% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.3% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 62.1% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)







