Downtown Garden Grove, Garden Grove, CA
Downtown Garden Grove — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Downtown Garden Grove, Garden Grove, California. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensing database.
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Downtown Garden Grove Neighborhood Overview
Located in the primary ZIP code 92844, Downtown Garden Grove serves as a central hub within the city. The housing market here is characterized by a median home value of $667,900, with homes averaging 1,125 square feet. The neighborhood has a significant rental presence, with a renter-occupied rate of 58.4% and a median gross rent of $1,994 per month. This dynamic is reflected in the homeownership rate of 41.6%, indicating a fairly balanced mix of owners and renters in this Main market tier area.
The local mortgage market data from the most recent year shows 287 total home loan originations, with the vast majority being conventional loans at 273 originations. This suggests a market primarily serving buyers with strong credit. Government-backed loans were less common, with 11 FHA loans and only 3 VA loans originated. The median household income in the neighborhood is approximately $72,000, providing context for the area's purchasing power and rental affordability.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 21 neighborhoods in Garden Grove.
Downtown Garden Grove Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $668K |
| Median Gross Rent | $2K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $71K |
| Homeownership Rate | 41.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 58.4% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 1.5% |
| Market Type | Seller's |
| Market Tier | Main |
| Primary ZIP Code | 92844 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 287 |
| VA Loan Originations | 3 |
| VA Loan Share | 1.1% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $552K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 273 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 11 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Downtown Garden Grove, Garden Grove
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: California Department of Real Estate (DRE) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap — last updated 2026-07-14