Orinda, California
A Look at the Orinda Market
Orinda is the crown jewel of Lamorinda. It’s the most established and the most prestigious of the three cities, with a median home price approaching $2M and a buyer base that keeps coming back. Seventy-six percent of Orinda homebuyers who search for something new choose to stay within the area entirely. That kind of loyalty doesn't happen by accident.
For sellers, Orinda's enduring appeal means consistent demand and strong year-over-year appreciation. For buyers, it means acting with intention…. the best homes here don't wait. BART access, the Orinda Theatre, the Country Club, the trails. Once people arrive here, they rarely leave.
The median sale price of a home in Orinda was $1.9M, up 19.4% year over year with homes receiving an average of 2 offers.
❋ Home Value
74 homes sold in Orinda in September 2025, up from 62 the prior year. That’s a 19% increase in transaction volume.
❋ Recent Market Data
Campolindo High School, serving Moraga and Orinda students, ranks 30th in California and the Acalanes Union High School District ranks in the top 5% of all public schools in California for academic performance which is one of the reasons families choose Orinda and never leave.
❋ Top-Rated Schools
76% of Orinda homebuyers who searched for a new home chose to stay within the metro area, reflecting strong community retention and long-term confidence in the market.