Orange, CA Neighborhood

Is Marlboro a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Hoodscore
85

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe296
Medium185
Low350
Other2783

178 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape29
Child involved140
Assault22
Other12

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime dateCrime descriptionAddressCrime category
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are dispatched to a reported miscellaneous type fire near East Cerritos Avenue and South Lewis Street in Anaheim.E Cerritos Ave & S Lewis St, Anaheim, CA 92805Fire
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical aid dispatched near East Lincoln Avenue and The Brickyard in Orange.E Lincoln Ave, Orange, CA 92865Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, units are responding to a reported medical emergency involving breathing difficulties near Prado Circle in Villa Park.Prado Cir, Villa Park, CA 92861Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, medical aid was reported near East Lincoln Avenue and The Brickyard in Orange. Emergency units including Engine 3 and Ambulance 3 responded with a Bravo code.E Lincoln Ave, Orange, CA 92865Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, fire personnel are responding to a reported elevator entrapment at a children’s facility near The City Drive South and West Entertainment Avenue in Orange.The City Dr S, Orange, CA 92868Other Non-Crime Event
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews respond to a reported elevator entrapment at a children’s facility near The City Drive South and West Entertainment Avenue in Orange.The City Dr S, Orange, CA 92868Rescue / Entrapment
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible disabled gray (number withheld) Toyota Camry in the center divider on eastbound State Route 22 just west of State Route 55 in Orange, California.CA-55, Orange, CATraffic
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, medical aid was dispatched near Del Taco at South State College Boulevard and East Orangewood Avenue in Anaheim.S State College Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92806Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched to a possible traffic accident near North Grove Street and Sierra Loma Avenue in Anaheim. A fire truck and an ambulance were assigned to respond.N Grove St, Anaheim, CA 92806Traffic
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a reported traffic collision near West Chapman Avenue and South Lewis Street in Orange, with the response upgraded to a Bravo level.W Chapman Ave & S Lewis St, Orange, CA 92868Traffic

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Median Home Price
$820,113
Average Rent
$3,300
Vacancy Rate
9.1%

Overview

Marlboro is a suburban neighborhood in Orange, California with a median home price of $820,113 and average rent of $3,300.

The vacancy rate is 9.1%, indicating a balanced housing market compared to other U.S. neighborhoods.

SuburbanModerate VacancyMexican Heritage

Quick Facts

Owner OccupiedMixed owner and renter occupied

Housing market and real estate character

Housing includes small to medium apartments and single-family homes with mixed ownership.

Housing AgeMany homes built 1940-1969 and some 1970-1999
Housing TypeSmall to medium apartments and single-family homes

What buyers will notice right away

Vacancy rate near national median suggests moderate supply and demand.
Many homes built mid to late 20th century.

Families & Lifestyle

The neighborhood has a strong Mexican cultural presence and a diverse workforce.

Owner occupancy supports community stability.
Short commutes enhance quality of life.
Mexican Heritage — Over 70% identify as Mexican ancestry, with Spanish spoken by 60.4%.
Short Commutes — Most residents commute under 15 minutes to work.
Executive & Professional Employment30.5%
Childhood Poverty Rate0.6%

Demographics

Executive & Professional Share30.5%
Income RankModerate income
Child Poverty Rate0.6%
Foreign Born29.7%
Top Ancestries["Mexican (71.1%)","Asian (3.6%)","English (2.7%)","Arab (2.3%)","German (1.9%)"]
Top Languages["Spanish (60.4%)","English","Arabic","Vietnamese"]

Commute

Residents enjoy some of the shortest commutes in America, mostly driving alone or carpooling.

Marlboro offers very short commutes with high car usage.

Very Short Commutes — Over one-third commute under 15 minutes.
Car Ownership — Majority drive alone, with notable carpooling.
Main Commute TimeUnder 15 minutes
Drive Alone Rate70.4%
Carpool Rate14.2%

Homes for sale near 92865

For-sale listings in this zip code. Open a property in HoodScore to run a safety report.

$1,200,000
3 bd | 2 ba | 1,294 sqft
16780 E Buena Vista Ave
Orange, CA, 92865
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$1,449,000
4 bd | 2 ba | 1,598 sqft
3059 N Butterfield Rd
Orange, CA, 92865
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$1,225,000
4 bd | 3 ba | 2,254 sqft
318 W Pebble Creek Ln
Orange, CA, 92865
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$779,800
3 bd | 2 ba | 1,366 sqft
101 W Riverdale Ave Unit 9
Orange, CA, 92865
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price?

The median home price is $820,113.

What is the predominant ancestry?

Mexican ancestry is predominant at 71.1%.

What is the vacancy rate?

The vacancy rate is 9.1%, near the national median.

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