Orange County, CA Rankings

Orange County, California is ranked highly in many areas and has consistently received high ratings from BestPlaces for a variety of criteria. According to the rankings, Orange County is ranked 8th in the nation for its public school system, which is rated A+ by GreatSchools. In addition, Orange County is a great place to live due to its low cost of living and excellent neighborhoods. It ranks 16th overall in the United States for job opportunities and has a very low unemployment rate at just 3.3%. The county also offers plenty of recreational activities with numerous parks, beaches, golf courses and hiking trails. The median household income is above average compared with other counties nationwide as well as being rated 6th out of all California Counties for health care access and quality. With so many positive qualities, it's no wonder why Orange County continues to receive high rankings in BestPlaces ratings!

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