Thinking of relocating to Anaheim, California? Well you're starting off right by making sure you've done your research before you jump in. This is especially important if you're moving from an Absolute condo in Ontario or a home in a smaller American town, because Anaheim's housing market can be wildly different from what you're used to. These pages should be able to teach you everything you need to know about Anaheim's real estate prices, neighborhoods, realtors, and more. Armed with this information, you should be able to make an informed decision about your move to Anaheim.

The first thing you need to know before you go any further is that real estate in Anaheim, regardless of property size or home style or neighborhood, is going to be extremely expensive. You may not experience as much sticker shock if you're coming from a downtown Toronto condominium, but if you're used to the real estate prices in rural Michigan or even the big Midwestern cities, you could be in for a rude awakening! Southern California as a whole is a very expensive place to live, and Anaheim is one of the more expensive areas. For example, the average price for a house or condo in Anaheim is over $590,000!

Not only is the real estate in Anaheim expensive, it also costs a lot to support yourself and your family if you live in the city. While you can reconcile yourself to living in Brampton condos because it is much cheaper to buy groceries and pay taxes there than it is in downtown Toronto, living in Anaheim is nearly as expensive as living in Los Angeles. Both cities are well above the national average (by nearly 50%) in terms of how much it costs to support a family, and living in Anaheim will mean you also have higher transportation costs, so make sure you take that into consideration when you're budgeting for your move to Anaheim.

Another aspect of Anaheim you're going to have to reconcile yourself with is the fact that it is very crowded. Anaheim is only about 50 square miles and it has already reached the limits of its outward expansion. As more people pour in, contractors are forced to build housing up rather than out. Most of the available properties will be small apartments or condos in high rise buildings rather than homes for sale. Oshawa, Ontario-like front yards and back gardens are far beyond the means of most Anaheim residents. Properties like these usually belong to high-priced lawyers, successful actors, and studio executives.

While all of this sounds like dire predictions indeed for anyone coming from anywhere other than 100 Yorkville, there are plenty of ordinary people who can and do make it work in Anaheim. There are billions of tourist dollars pouring in every year that you can partake in. The warm climate and beautiful scenery makes paying a little extra seem like a pittance when you compare it to the harsh winters and dull cityscapes of cheaper cities north of the country.