'Orange Premium' means it is $742,200, 3X U.S. median

[saibot]

Originally Posted by FirebirdCamaro1220

Maybe so, but as an example, there is a difference between Coto de Caza and Dana Point, wouldn't you agree?

Absolutely, but the difference is not north vs south. It's coastal south vs inland south.

As a non-resident, you can call the areas whatever you like, but when you live here, you should familiarize yourself with the common terminology so you can talk with locals without confusion.

[pacific2]

Originally Posted by FirebirdCamaro1220

Well, to each his own, I'm just saying the way I view the county, from all the times I've been there, and as a future resident

Your current geographical view of Orange County has probably served you well, as an Arizona resident, but it will likely change once you actually live here.

For example, as this article on life expectancy highlights, there are real differences between OC's regions:

O.C. folks live longer, especially in south - The Orange County Register
Where Orange County residents live continues to make a big difference in how long they live. In general, cities in South County had the highest life expectancies and cities in Central and North County had the lowest.

Communities with higher rates of college degrees, income and health insurance coverage had longer life expectancies.

The report says, "Those living in less affluent cities tend to have limited access to health care, more uninsured, fewer opportunities to engage in healthy behaviors, and fewer resources. Increased access to health care and reduced premature mortality due to preventable causes would help reduce disparities and increase life expectancy in Orange County."

[pacific2]

South OC: Aliso Viejo, Laguna Beach, Rancho Santa Margarita, Laguna Hills, Mission Viejo, Dana Point, San Clemente, Lake Forest, San Juan Capistrano, Laguna Niguel, and Laguna Woods.

Coastal South OC: Laguna Beach, Dana Point, and San Clemente.