Placentia, California, in Orange county, is 3 miles E of Fullerton, California (center to center) and 3 miles NE of Anaheim, California. The unincorporated community of Atwood is part of the city. Placentia is regarded as a suburban area and has a small town atmosphere.
Primarily known as a bedroom community, Placentia is known for its quiet neighborhoods and strong public safety. In the southwest, or downtown area, is the Placita-Santa Fe District, which boasts some of the best Mexican restaurants in Orange County. People come from all parts of Orange County to dine in the popular downtown area.
Rich in history, Placentia was the natural choice for early fishing settlements due to it’s well-sheltered port and stone-covered beaches apt for drying fish.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $498,527
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $586,719; Detached houses: $656,394; Townhouses or other attached units: $412,020; In 2-unit structures: $294,376; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $348,330; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $330,353; Mobile homes: $82,930; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $11,544
Demographics
Population in July 2009: 49,938. Placentia covers 6.59 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 250 feet above sea level. Zip codes: 92870, 92871. Area code: 714
Weather
Placentia, CA climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and cool during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 50's.
The warmest month of the year is August with an average maximum temperature of 85.60 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 45.20 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 22 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 23 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Placentia is 11.23 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is February with an average rainfall of 2.86 Inches.
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