When you think of Anaheim, Disneyland often comes to mind first, but if you head up the eastern hills of the city, you'll find a completely different residential landscape.

Anaheim Hills is a prime example. This area, surrounded by golf courses and canyons, has been home to families seeking spacious lots and a quiet environment for many years, with median home prices estimated between $1.1 million and $1.3 million.

Among these, Peralta Hills is considered the most upscale area in Anaheim. It features large custom homes and spacious lots, with median prices reportedly exceeding $2 million.

Gated communities like The Summit and Las Ramblas near the Anaheim Hills Golf Course are also regarded as high-end residential areas. These neighborhoods often trade in the range of $1.2 million to $1.6 million.

The establishment of these neighborhoods as affluent areas can be attributed to the privacy offered by the canyons and hills, relatively low population density, and the rare availability of large lots in Anaheim. For families raising children, the reputation of school districts in Orange County is also a significant factor.

The overall median home price in Anaheim is known to be around $850,000, which shows a gap of more than double when compared to Peralta Hills. Even within Anaheim, there is a significant temperature difference between flatlands and hilly areas.

Among Korean families, Anaheim Hills is often mentioned as a desirable relocation area alongside Fullerton and Orange, considering the school districts for their children. While it maintains a distance from the tourist areas near Disneyland, its good freeway access seems to contribute to a preference for actual residence.

• Anaheim Hills - median price around $1.1 million to $1.3 million, golf course and canyon views
• Peralta Hills - median price over $2 million, large custom homes
• The Summit and Las Ramblas - median price around $1.2 million to $1.6 million, gated communities

If you are a family considering both education for your children and a quiet living environment, I would recommend looking for areas within Anaheim Hills that fit your budget, even if they are not in the top-tier neighborhoods like Peralta Hills.