Orangevale is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sacramento County, California, United States.

The community is known for its rolling hills that offer the best views of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, its foothills, and a rural environment in the middle of a growing metropolitan area.

Orangevale is primarily rolling hills near the base of the Sierra Nevada Foothills.

There were 13,583 housing units at an average density of 1,166.3 per square mile (450.3/km2), of which 9,414 (73.5%) were owner-occupied, and 3,402 (26.5%) were occupied by renters.

[7] Federally, Orangevale is in California's 7th congressional district, represented by Democrat Doris Matsui.

[8] Originally Orange Vale Colony, the community began as part of the 1844 Rancho San Juan Mexican land grant.

Oak trees (remnants of which can be seen in the Orangevale Park) were common, as were trails made by Maidu Native Americans many years before.

[9] In addition to orange groves, several olive orchards were also once in the area, and some original trees can still be found along Chestnut, Orangevale, Main, and Walnut Avenues.

Orangevale is served by two junior highs; Louis Pasteur and Andrew Carnegie.

Casa Roble Fundamental High School is the primary high school for the area, with some southern Orangevale residents attending Bella Vista in nearby Fair Oaks.

These routes follow the commute direction to Sacramento in the morning, and vice versa in the afternoon.