Anaheim Finance Guide 2026

Anaheim is a California city of 341,008 people, which puts it in the category of a smaller, close-knit population base among the metros MONEYlume covers. Anaheim residents face a top state income tax rate of 13.3%, well above the national median, which changes the math on where to hold taxable versus tax-deferred investments.

Housing is the real story in Anaheim: a median home price near $948,000 puts it among the most expensive markets MONEYlume tracks, and most buyers here need a jumbo loan or a large down payment to compete. Every guide below is built around Anaheim's actual numbers, not a generic national template.