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City of Anaheim: Population: 328,014

Government: City Hall: 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., 714-765-5100 Community Web Site

Schools: K-6: Centralia School District, Magnolia School District, Savannah School District. K-8: Anaheim City School District. 9-12: Anaheim Union High School District. K-12: Garden Grove Unified District, Orange Unified School District. 39 private schools are located in Anaheim.

Child Care: 67 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Anaheim.

Public Library: Anaheim Public Library, 500 W. Broadway (Central Branch), 714-765-1880

Parks and Recreation: City of Anaheim Community Services, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd. #433, 714-765-5191

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 50/50

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $213,800 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,563 Median Rent: $818

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City of Fullerton: Population: 126,003

Government: City Hall: 303 W. Commonwealth, 714-738-6317

Schools: K-8: Fullerton Elementary School District, Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified District. 9-12: Fullerton Joint Union High School District, Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified District. 15 private schools are located in Fullerton.

Child Care: 37 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Fullerton.

Public Library: Fullerton Public Library, 353 W. Commonwealth, 714-738-6326

Parks and Recreation: City of Fullerton Community Services, 303 W. Commonwealth, 714-738-6575

 Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 54/46

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $241,900 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,587. Median Rent: $820

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City of Huntington Beach: Population 189,594

Government: City Hall: 2000 Main St., 714-536-5511

Schools: Grades 9-12: Huntington Beach-Union High School District, Grades K-8: Huntington Beach City School District, Ocean View School District, Fountain Valley School District, Westminster School District. 13 private schools are located in Huntington Beach.

Child Care: 43 centers and/or preschools are located in Huntington Beach.

Public Library: Huntington Beach Public Library, 7111 Talbert Ave, 714-842-4481.

Parks & Recreation: Huntington Beach Community Services, 2000 Main St.

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 66/34.

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $311,800. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,800. Median Rent: $985

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City of Irvine: Population: 143,072

Government: City Hall: 1 Civic Center Plaza, P.O. Box 19575, 949-724-6000

Schools: All grades: Irvine Unified School District. 10 private schools are located in Irvine.

Child Care: 45 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Irvine.

Public Libraries (branches of Orange County Public Library): Heritage Park Regional Library 14361 Yale Ave, 949-551-7151

University Park Library 4512 Sandburg Way, 949-786-4001

Parks and Recreation: City of Irvine Community Services, Civic Center 2nd Floor, 949-724-6600

 Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 60/40

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $316,800 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,897. Median Rent: $1,272

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City of Orange: Population: 128,821

Government: City Hall: 300 E. Chapman Ave, 714-744-5500

Schools: All grades: Orange Unified School District. 26 private schools are located in Orange.

Child Care: 37 child-care centers and/or preschools are located in Orange.

Public Library: 101 N. Center St., 714-288-2400

Parks & Recreation: Division of Community Services, 326 Almond St., 714-744-7274

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 63/37

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $256,600 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,684. Median Rent: $884

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City of Santa Ana: Population: 337,977

Government: City Hall: 20 Civic Center Plaza, 714-647-5400

Schools: All grades: Santa Ana Unified School District, Orange Unified School District, Garden Grove Unified School District, Tustin Unified School District. 23 private schools are located in Santa Ana.

Child Care: 47 child-care centers and/or preschools are located in Santa Ana.

Public Library: Santa Ana Public Library, 26 Civic Center Plaza, 714-647-5250

Parks & Recreation: Parks, Recreation & Community Services, 888 W. Santa Ana Blvd., 714-571-4200

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 49/51

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $184,500 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,401. Median Rent: $815

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City of Garden Grove: Population: 165,196

Government: City Hall: 11222 Acacia Parkway, 714-741-5000 Community Web Site

Schools: All grades: Garden Grove Unified School District. 17 private schools are located in Garden Grove.

Child Care: 39 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Garden Grove.

Public Library: Branches of Orange County Public Library: Garden Grove Regional Library 11200 Stanford Ave., 714-530-0711, Chapman Branch, 9182 Chapman Ave., 714-539-2115

Parks and Recreation: Community Services Dept., 11222 Acacia Parkway, 714-741-5200

 Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 60/40

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $199,700 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,433. Median Rent: $827

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City of Costa Mesa: Population: 108,724

Government: City Hall: 77 Fair Dr., 714-754-5225 Community Web Site: Sandpointe Neighborhood Association

Schools: K-12: Newport-Mesa Unified District. 3 private schools are located in Costa Mesa.

Child Care: 30 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Costa Mesa.

Public Library: Orange County Public Library: Costa Mesa Branch, 1855 Park Ave., 949-646-8845, Mesa Verde Branch, 2969 Mesa Verde Dr., 714-546-5274

Parks and Recreation: City of Costa Mesa Recreation Services, 1845 Park Ave., P.O. Box 1200, 714-327-7525

 Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 66/34.

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $273,100. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,652 Median Rent: $956.

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City of Mission Viejo: Population: 93,102

Government: City Hall: 200 Civic Center, 949-470-3000

Schools: K-12: Capistrano Unified School District, Saddleback Valley Unified School District. 10 private schools are located in Mission Viejo.

Child Care: 30 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Mission Viejo.

Public Library: Mission Viejo Library 100 Civic Center, 949-830-7100

Parks and Recreation: Saddleback Valley Unified School District (SVUSD) Recreation & Community Services 949-768-0981

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 81/19

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $293,300 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,825 Median Rent: $1,145

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City of Buena Park: Population: 78,282

Government: City Hall: 6650 Beach Blvd., 714-562-3500

Schools: K-6: Centralia School District, Savannah School District. K-8: Buena Park Elementary School District. 9-12: Anaheim Union High School District. 5 private schools are located in Buena Park.

Child Care: 22 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Buena Park.

Public Library: Buena Park Library, 7150 La Palma Ave., 714-826-4100

Parks and Recreation: Walter D. Ehlers Community Recreation Center, 8150 Knott Ave., 714-236-3860

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 57/43

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $199,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,430 Median Rent: $841

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City of Westminster: Population: 88,207

Government: City Hall: 8200 Westminster Blvd., 714-898-3311

Schools: K-8: Ocean View Elementary School District, Westminster Elementary School District. 9-12: Huntington Beach-Union High School District. K-12: Garden Grove Unified District. 5 private schools are located in Westminster.

Child Care: 16 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Westminster.

Public Library: Westminster Library (branch of Orange County Public Library), 8180 13th St., 714-893-5057

Parks and Recreation: Community Services & Recreation Dept., 8200 Westminster Blvd., 714-895-2860

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 60/40

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $227,300 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,502 Median Rent: $842

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City of Newport Beach: Population: 70,032

Government: City Hall: 3300 Newport Blvd. (Mail PO Box 1768, Zip 92658-8915), 949-644-3309 

Schools: K-12: Newport-Mesa Unified District. 3 private schools are located in Newport Beach.

Child Care: 10 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Newport Beach.

Public Library: Newport Beach Public Library 1000 Avocado Ave., 949-717-3800

Parks and Recreation: City of Newport Beach Recreation Services, 3300 Newport Blvd., 949-644-3151

 Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 56/44

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $708,200 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $3,071 Median Rent: $1,257

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City of Laguna Niguel: Population: 61,891

Government: City Hall: 27801 La Paz Rd., 949-362-4300

Schools: K-12: Capistrano Unified School District. 5 private schools are located in Laguna Niguel.

Child Care: 16 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Laguna Niguel.

Public Library: Laguna Niguel Library 30341 Crown Valley Parkway, 949-249-5252

Parks and Recreation: Laguna Niguel Parks & Recreation 29571Crown Valley Parkway, 949-425-5100

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 75/25

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $374,800 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,100 Median Rent: $1,205

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City of Tustin: Population: 67,504

Government: City Hall: 300 Centennial Way, 714-573-3000

Schools: K-12: Tustin Unified School District. 7 private schools are located in Tustin.

Child Care: 29 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Tustin.

Public Library: Tustin Library (branch of Orange Co Public Library), 345 E Main St., 714-544-7725

Parks and Recreation: Tustin Parks & Recreation Dept, 300 Centennial Way, 714-573-3326

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 50/50

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $273,300 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,792 Median Rent: $925

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City of La Habra: Population: 58,974

Government: City Hall: 201 E La Habra Blvd., 562-905-9700 Community Web Site

Schools: K-8: La Habra City Elementary School District, Lowell Joint School District. 9-12: Fullerton Joint Union High School District. 6 private schools are located in La Habra.

Child Care: 17 child care centers and/or preschools are located in La Habra.

Public Library: La Habra Library (branch of Orange County public library) 221 E La Habra Blvd., 562-694-0078

Parks and Recreation: Recreation Division/La Habra Community Services Dept, 101 W La Habra Blvd., 562-905-9708

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 57/43

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $199,500 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,455 Median Rent: $787

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City of Yorba Linda: Population: 58,918

Government: City Hall: 4845 Casa Loma Ave., 714-961-7100

Schools: K-12: Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District. 79 private schools are located in Yorba Linda.

Child Care: 15 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Yorba Linda.

Public Library: Yorba Linda Public Library 18181 Imperial Highway, 714-777-2873

Parks and Recreation: 4845 Casa Loma Ave., 714-961-7160

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 85/15

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $346,100 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,081 Median Rent: $1,191

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City of Lake Forest: Population: 58,707

Government: City Hall: 22550 Commercentre Dr., 949-461-3400 Community Web Site(s): Lake Forest I Community Association, Lake Forest Community Council, Bennett Ranch Homeowners Association

Schools: K-12: Capistrano Unified School District, Saddleback Valley Unified School District. 4 private schools are located in Lake Forest.

Child Care: 7 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Lake Forest.

Public Library: El Toro Library, 24672 Raymond Way, 949-855-8173; Foothill Ranch Library, 27002 Cabriole, 949-855-8072

Parks and Recreation: Lake Forest Community Center 25550 Commercentre Dr., 949-461-3459

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 72/28

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $278,000 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $ Median Rent: $1,085

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City of San Clemente: Population: 49,936

Government: City Hall: 100 Avenida Presidio, 949-361-8200

Schools: K-12: Capistrano Unified School District. 3 private schools are located in San Clemente.

Child Care: 13 child care centers and/or preschools are located in San Clemente.

Public Library: San Clemente Library 242 Avenida del Mar, 949-492-3493

Parks and Recreation: Beaches, Parks & Recreation 100 N. Calle Seville, 949-361-8264

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 62/38

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $372,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,992 Median Rent: $916

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City of Rancho Santa Margarita: Population: 47,214

Government: City Hall: 22112 El Paseo, 949-635-1800 Community Web Site(s): SAMLARC Association, Trabuco Highlands Community Association, Walden Homeowners Association

Schools: K-12: Capistrano Unified School District. 7 private schools are located in Rancho Santa Margarita.

Child Care: 7 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Rancho Santa Margarita.

Public Library: Rancho Santa Margarita Library 30902 La Promesa, 949-459-6094 (branch of Orange County Public Library)

Parks and Recreation: Rancho Santa Margarita Family & Community Services 30211 Avenida de las Banderas, Suite 101, 949-635-1000 ext. 258

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 78/22

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $280,700 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,981 Median Rent: $1,110

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City of Fountain Valley: Population: 54,978

Government: City Hall: 10200 Slater Ave., 714-593-4400

Schools: K-8: Ocean View Elementary School District, Fountain Valley Elementary School District. 9-12: Huntington Beach Union High School District. K-12: Garden Grove Unified School District. No private schools are located in Fountain Valley.

Child Care: 22 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Fountain Valley.

Public Library: Fountain Valley Library 17635 Los Alamos, 714-962-1324 (branch of Orange County Public Library)

Parks and Recreation: Community Services Division: Recreation Center, 16400 Brookhurst, 714-839-8611

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 75/25

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $289,500 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,677 Median Rent: $1,058

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City of Placentia: Population: 46,488

Government: City Hall: 401 E Chapman Ave., 714-993-8117

Schools: K-12: Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District. 2 private schools are located in Placentia.

Child Care: 6 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Placentia.

Public Library: Placentia Library 411 E Chapman Ave., 714-528-1906

Parks and Recreation: Placentia Recreation & Human Services Dept 401 E Chapman Ave., 714-993-8232

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 66/34

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $264,500 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,679 Median Rent: $890

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City of Cypress: Population: 46,229

Government: City Hall: 5275 Orange Ave., 714-229-6700

Schools: K-6: Cypress Elementary School District. 9-12: Anaheim Union High School District. K-12: Garden Grove Unified School District. 5 private schools are located in Cypress.

Child Care: 23 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Cypress.

Public Library: Cypress Library 5331 Orange Ave., 714-826-0350 (branch of Orange County Public Library)

Parks and Recreation: Cypress Parks and Recreation, Cypress Community Center, 5700 Orange Ave., 714-229-6780

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 69/31

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $252,800 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,620 Median Rent: $922

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City of Aliso Viejo: Population: 40,166

Government: City Hall: 12 Journey, Suite 100, 949-425-2500 Community Web Site: Aliso Viejo Community Association

Schools: K-12: Capistrano Unified School District, Saddleback Valley Unified School District. 4 private schools are located in Aliso Viejo.

Child Care: 5 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Aliso Viejo.

Public Library: Aliso Viejo Library 1 Journey, 949-360-1730

Parks and Recreation: Aliso Viejo Community Association 81 Columbia, Suite 101, 949-362-5890 ext. 611

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 66/34

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $260,200 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,817 Median Rent: $1,268

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City of Stanton: Population: 37,403

Government: City Hall: 7800 Katella Ave., 714-379-9222

Schools: K-6: Magnolia School District. K-12: Garden Grove Unified School District. 1 private school is located in Stanton.

Child Care: 2 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Stanton.

Public Library: Stanton Library 7850 Katella Ave., 714-898-3302 (branch of Orange County Public Library)

Parks and Recreation: Stanton Parks & Recreation Department 7800 Katella Ave, 714-379-9222 ext. 270

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 49/51

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $164,000 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,319 Median Rent: $793

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City of Brea: Population: 35,410

Government: City Hall: 1 Civic Center Circle, 714-990-7600

Schools: K-12: Brea Olinda Unified School District. 4 private schools are located in Brea.

Child Care: 8 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Brea.

Public Library: Brea Library 1 Civic Center Circle, 714-671-1722 (branch of Orange County Public Library)

Parks and Recreation: Brea Recreation: Brea Community Center 695 E. Madison Way (Randolph & Madison), 714-990-7100

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 64/36

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $261,700 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,692 Median Rent: $935

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City of Dana Point: Population: 35,110

Government: City Hall: 33282 Golden Lantern St., 949-248-3500

Schools: K-12: Capistrano Unified School District. 3 private schools are located in Dana Point.

Child Care: 7 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Dana Point.

Public Library: Dana Point Library 33841 Niguel Rd., 949-496-5517

Parks and Recreation: Dana Point Recreation: Dana Point Community Center 34052 Obispo St., 949-248-3530

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 62/38

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $381,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,999 Median Rent: $1,139

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