For rural northern California life at its finest, look no further than the community of Orangevale, California. Family homes, farms, and happy people are all commonplace here in Orangevale. With a low crime rate and a high quality of life, Orangevale is a city within the Sacramento metropolitan area that has experienced significant growth since the early 2000s, and when you take a look at all that Orangevale has to offer its residents, it is not hard to see why.
Less than a thirty minute drive north east of Sacramento, Orangevale is comprised of hills and valleys, beautiful views of the Sierra Nevada mountains on a clear day, and a close proximity to the California state capital city. Its close distance from the big city allows for residents to commute in to Sacramento every day for work, and many residents do just that. The close distance to Sacramento also provides residents of Orangevale with access to all of the big city amenities that Sacramento has to offer. Even though Orangevale may lack access to much big name shopping, Sacramento provides many options.
Orangevale is also an ideal place to live for equestrians, farmers, and ranchers, as there are plenty of fertile fields and pieces of grazing land available in this region of California. Many residential properties in Orangevale are zoned to allow for owning horses and farming. Families that want a more rural way of life are drawn to Orangevale.
Orangevale has a very interesting and long history in California. With roots that go as deep as the mid 1800s, Orangevale was once called “Orange Vale Colony”. This land was a land grant from Mexico, and on it were many groves of orange trees. Besides the orange groves from which it got its name, this area was also home to many olive tree orchards. Primarily rural during that time period, Orange Vale Colony continued to develop throughout the years but still maintains its rural charm to this day.
The San Juan Unified School District serves the residents of Orangevale, and provides a high quality of education to students throughout the community. Six public elementary schools, two public junior high schools, and one public high school serves the community of Orangevale. Students that require extra help or seek further development in their studies can hire a local Orangevale tutor. These local tutors can meet with each student one-on-one to help them reach their educational goals and dreams.