Is Orange, CA 92868 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Orange housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 41% of homes in Orange, CA 92868 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 43 days and there were 2.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 35 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 25%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 11% to $803,152. Overall, Orange is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Orange County, homes here sell more slowly than in 61% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 72%. On our competition score, Orange ranks #414 of 1,069 CA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 67 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Silverado 92676 (0% sold over asking) or Irvine 92612 (4% sold over asking), while Surfside 90743 (100% sold over asking) and Brea 92823 (71% sold over asking) are even more competitive.