Orange is a city in Orange County, California, located in the heart of Southern California southeast of Los Angeles. With a population of roughly 140,000, it is one of the county's larger and older cities. The city shares its name with the county but is a distinct municipality with its own history, character, and civic identity rooted in the region's citrus-growing past. Old Towne Orange is the city's defining feature. It is the largest National Register Historic District in California, a roughly one-square-mile area around a central plaza that contains a dense collection of vintage homes, churches, schools, and commercial buildings. The district is one of the oldest residential communities in Orange County, and its tree-lined streets and Craftsman architecture give the city a historic character rare in the region. Chapman University sits within the Old Towne district, anchoring the city's educational and cultural life. The university's presence brings students, faculty, and cultural programming — including the Musco Center for the Arts — into the heart of the city, contributing to the plaza's vitality and the area's mix of historic and collegiate energy. Beyond the historic core, the city's housing spans planned residential tracts, townhomes, and condominium communities, and neighborhoods such as central Orange and El Modena offer a range of home styles and price points. Public schools are part of the Orange Unified School District. For homebuyers, Orange offers historic homes, established neighborhoods, and newer housing within a well-regarded district. With its walkable historic center, strong schools, and central Orange County location, Orange provides a grounded, character-rich alternative within the Southern California suburbs.