If you are moving to Anaheim, the California DMV says you must get a California driver license within 10 days of becoming a resident and register an out-of-state vehicle within 20 days. The Census Bureau reports median gross rent of $2,175 and a median owner-occupied home value of $831,200 (2020–2024), with 46.2% of units owner-occupied. These are citywide medians; neighborhoods differ. This is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice.
Anaheim at a glance (U.S. Census Bureau)
| Measure | Value | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Population estimate | 341,008 | July 1, 2025 |
| Population (decennial census) | 346,824 | April 1, 2020 |
| Median gross rent | $2,175 | 2020–2024 |
| Median value of owner-occupied housing units | $831,200 | 2020–2024 |
| Owner-occupied housing unit rate | 46.2% | 2020–2024 |
| Median household income | $95,227 | 2020–2024 |
| Land area | 50.27 square miles | 2020 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts.
First 90 days checklist
- Driver license: get a California license within 10 days of becoming a resident (California DMV).
- Vehicle: register an out-of-state vehicle within 20 days of becoming a resident (California DMV).
- Address: notify the DMV of a new address within 10 days of moving (California DMV).
- Housing: compare areas on the neighborhoods guide and the real estate guide; verify licensees with the state.
- Hiring help: check contractor licenses with the Contractors State License Board.
- Support: 211 Orange County (24/7) for services; 988 for crisis support.
Getting around
The ART adult one-way fare is $4.00; see transportation.
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