The City of Placentia, in Southern California  is well located in Northern Orange County. Nearby neighbors include  Brea to the  northwest, Yorba Linda to the northeast, Anaheim to the south and Fullerton to the west.  Placentia  is a quiet residential community you will love.

It all began with a Spanish land grant in 1837, which consisted of Placentia, Fullerton, Yorba Linda, La Habra and Anaheim as we know them today. Even the  city's name Placentia "a pleasant place" is derived from a Spanish word.

At the turn of the century the area was ripe for agriculture.  In the early 1900's one of the early settlers convinced the Santa Fe Railroad to re-route the tracks through the area known as Placentia.  The area became known for oranges and avocados to name a few. Packing houses were built and that  was the beginning of putting this community on the map. Years later the growth was minimal, to some Placentia was considered to be in the country. The City incorporated in the 1920's.

By 1960 the population was relatively small (compared to surrounding communities) with about 5,000 residents. Within the next ten years the area experienced an explosion of growth to 25,000 in just a decade! Today the overall population is in excess for 53,000.

Placentia facts include:

• Population approximately ~  53,300
• Median age ~ 33 years
• Median income ~ $76,700 ~  As compared Orange County at $ 71,800 and  U.S. $50,300
• Owner occupancy rate 69% ~  As compared to 57% U.S.
• Schools~ The award winning Placentia-Linda School District
• Transportation includes the nearby 57 freeway to the west and the 91 freeway to the south.

Placentia was also home to world class athletes, Janet Evans ~ Olympic Gold Medal Swimmer and Tennis Chanpion Michael Chang.

If you lived in Placentia you would be:

• 5 miles from Disneyland
• 15 miles from John Wayne Airport
• 40 miles from Los Angeles International Airport
• 3 miles to Angel Stadium
• Less than 2 miles from nearby Cal State University at Fullerton.

Today the City of Placentia continues to thrive and grow. Newer development has continued primarily in the area south of Alta Vista.

Placentia is home to some of the areas most beautiful parks, including Tr-Cities Park pictured about. The tranquil lake is a great place to spend the afternoon fishing.

If you're interested in learning more about Placentia real estate, contact me,  Lynda@PreferredHomeBrokers, or any of the associates at PreferredHomeBrokers

--Photos by Lynda Eisenmann ~ Broker-Owner, Preferred Home Brokers. Top right, the Bradford House and Park, middle right, the fishing lake at Tri-Cities Park. Lower right, one of my favorites the "Duke" John Wayne himself standing tall at the "John Wayne Airport" in Santa Ana~Orange County. I took this photo early 2007, I loved the fact you could see a glimpse of "Old Glory" in this shot.