Orinda is a city in Contra Costa County, California
The population was 17,643 at the 2010 census and was estimated in 2018 to have increased to 19,806. In 2012, Orinda was ranked the second most friendly town in America by Forbes. The city is located just east of the city of Berkeley and is home to many affluent suburban professionals who commute to larger cities in the Bay Area such as Oakland, San Francisco, and Walnut Creek. Its location provides for a more rustic landscape, and Orinda's many parks and trails make it a destination for many Bay Area hikers and naturalists.

Orinda is a city in Contra Costa County, California

The population was 17,643 at the 2010 census and was estimated in 2018 to have increased to 19,806. In 2012, Orinda was ranked the second most friendly town in America by Forbes. The city is located just east of the city of Berkeley and is home to many affluent suburban professionals who commute to larger cities in the Bay Area such as Oakland, San Francisco, and Walnut Creek. Its location provides for a more rustic landscape, and Orinda's many parks and trails make it a destination for many Bay Area hikers and naturalists.

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Orinda is 3.1% (U.S. avg. is 3.9%). Recent job growth is Positive. Orinda jobs have increased by 1.4%.

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Orinda's cost of living is 191.9% higher than the U.S. average.

WEATHER & CLIMATE

September, August, and June are the most pleasant months in Orinda, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

POPULATION

Orinda's population is 19,248 people. Since 2010, it has had a population growth of 10.1%.

SCHOOLS

Orinda public schools spend $11,120 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 21.4 students per teacher in Orinda.