Placentia North, Placentia, CA

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

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Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe174

Medium120

Low265

Other1655

141 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape20

Child involved115

Assault15

Other7

Crime Details:

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

Crime date	Crime description	Address	Crime category
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical aid dispatched near East Lincoln Avenue and The Brickyard in Orange.	E Lincoln Ave, Orange, CA 92865	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As 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 92865	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As 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 92806	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, medical aid was dispatched to an incident near North Ashwood Street and East Meadowbrook Avenue in Anaheim. Anaheim Engine 8 and Ambulance 1 responded to the location. The response included a Bravo alert on 2 India.	N Ashwood St, Orange, CA 92865	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigated a possible fireworks-related fire or smoke near Olive and determined the report was unfounded. One truck was canceled and the engine moved to a medical aid call in the same area.	Olive, Orange, CA 92865	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, medical aid dispatched near North Olive Street and East Cypress Street in Anaheim. The response was categorized as a Bravo level.	N Olive St, Anaheim, CA 92805	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, anaheim fire personnel with Truck 1 respond to a possible issue at Julianna Park near East Julianna Street in Anaheim for an investigation.	Julianna Park, E Julianna St, Anaheim, CA 92801	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a possible commercial fire alarm at an apartment complex near North Anaheim Boulevard and West Charter Street in Anaheim.	N Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92805	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible elevator entrapment near the 200 block of East Center Street and Claudina Street in Anaheim.	E Center St, Anaheim, CA 92805	Other Non-Crime Event
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire personnel are dispatched for an apparent elevator entrapment near East Center Street and Claudina Street in Anaheim.	E Center St, Anaheim, CA 92805	Rescue / Entrapment

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Median Home Price

$1,242,001

Average Rent

$5,598

Vacancy Rate

5.8%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview

Placentia North is an urban neighborhood in Placentia, California, known for its large single-family homes and townhomes built mostly between 1970 and 1999.

The neighborhood is family-friendly with top public schools, low child poverty, and a diverse community including a notable Korean-speaking population.

UrbanFamily-FriendlyHigh IncomeDiverse Languages

Quick Facts

Executive Occupation Share	58.1%

Housing market and real estate character

Placentia North's housing stock is dominated by medium to large single-family homes and townhomes, with a high owner occupancy rate.

Owner Occupied Rate	High
Large Home Rank	Top 3% in U.S.
Built 1970-1999	Majority of homes
Vacancy Rate	5.8%

What buyers will notice right away

The neighborhood has a high concentration of large 4+ bedroom homes, making it ideal for families needing space.

Most homes were built between 1970 and 1999, reflecting a mature residential area with stable occupancy.

Families & Lifestyle

Placentia North is highly family-friendly with strong schools, low child poverty, and a community that values education and safety.

The neighborhood's combination of owner-occupied single-family homes and top public schools supports a strong family environment.

High executive and professional employment contributes to a stable and affluent community.

Diverse Languages — English is predominant, but Korean is spoken by 6.2% of residents, higher than 99.2% of U.S. neighborhoods.

Cultural Heritage — Notable Dutch ancestry at 3.5%, among the highest in the nation.

Family-Friendly Rank in CA	Top 5.7%
Child Poverty Rate	0.0%

Demographics

Executive, Management & Professional Occupations	58.1%
High Income Rank	Top 7% in U.S.
College Educated Rate
Foreign Born Residents	19.3%
Top Languages	["English 70.2%","Spanish","Korean 6.2%","Chinese"]
Top Ancestries	["Asian 18.7%","Mexican 16.3%","German 12.9%","English 11.0%","Spanish 7.9%","Dutch 3.5%"]

Commute

Most residents have a moderate commute, with many driving alone or carpooling to work.

Placentia North offers manageable commute times with a majority driving alone, supporting a car-dependent lifestyle typical of suburban California.

Short Commutes — 32.1% of residents commute 15-30 minutes, shorter than average.

Car Usage — Most residents drive alone, with a significant share carpooling.

Main Commute Time	15-30 minutes
Drive Alone Rate	67.6%
Carpool Rate	12.1%

Homes for sale near 92870

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

$1,299,777

4 bd | 3 ba | 2,007 sqft

407 Barry Pl

Placentia, CA, 92870