About Orangevale, CA — A Look at Bailey Boys' Hometown

Ask most people around here where Orangevale is, and they’ll point east — past the busier parts of Sacramento, out toward Folsom Lake, where the neighborhoods spread out a little and the pace slows down. It’s the kind of place that’s easy to drive through and easy to fall for. It’s also home for us. Bailey Boys Services has been headquartered in Orangevale since 2005, so this community isn’t just a spot on our service map — it’s where the whole thing started.

Here’s a closer look at the place we’re proud to call home.

Where Orangevale Sits

Orangevale is an unincorporated community in Sacramento County, tucked into the northeastern corner of the region. Because it’s unincorporated, it doesn’t have its own city hall — it’s governed at the county level — but that’s never stopped it from having a strong sense of identity all its own. Roughly 36,000 people call it home, spread across neighborhoods that share the 95662 ZIP code.

Its location is a big part of the appeal. You’re close enough to Sacramento for work, shopping, and everything a bigger city offers, but far enough out to enjoy some breathing room. Folsom Lake sits just to the east, which means weekend trips to the water are an easy drive. Neighboring communities like Fair Oaks, Citrus Heights, Folsom, and Carmichael are all right next door, giving the whole area a connected, small-town feel.

The Story Behind the Name

Orangevale’s name is no accident. In its early days, this was farm country — and citrus was king. Growers planted orange groves across the rolling land here, and the community took its name straight from those orchards. “Orange” and “vale,” the old word for valley, came together to describe exactly what you’d have seen back then: a valley full of orange trees.

Those citrus roots are a nice reminder of how the place got started. The climate and land that once made it good orchard country are the same qualities that make it such a pleasant place to live today — plenty of sun, a bit of elevation, and room to grow.

A Semi-Rural Kind of Charm

One of the things longtime residents love most about Orangevale is that it never fully traded its country character for suburban sprawl. Compared to the tightly packed subdivisions you’ll find elsewhere in the region, a lot of Orangevale still feels open. Larger lots, mature trees, and a relaxed, semi-rural atmosphere give the community a distinct personality.

That mix — close to the city, but with a little more elbow room — is a big reason families put down roots here and stay. It’s the sort of neighborhood where kids ride bikes, neighbors know each other, and there’s genuine pride in keeping properties looking their best. As a cleaning company, that pride is something we see up close on every job.

Parks, Streets, and Everyday Life

If you spend any time in Orangevale, a few landmarks come up again and again.

Orangevale Community Park is one of the community’s gathering spots — the kind of local park where you’ll find families, ballgames, and neighbors out enjoying the weather. Green space like this is part of what gives the area its family-friendly reputation.

Hazel Avenue is one of the main arteries running through the community, connecting neighborhoods and carrying folks toward the surrounding cities and, ultimately, out toward Folsom Lake. If you live here, chances are Hazel Avenue is part of your daily routine.

Between the parks, the wide streets, and the easy access to everything the greater Sacramento area offers, Orangevale strikes a balance that’s hard to beat: quiet and comfortable, but never isolated.

Why It Matters to Us

We didn’t set out to be a company that happens to work in Orangevale. We set out to serve the community we’re part of. When Bailey Boys Services opened its doors here in 2005, this was already home — and two decades later, that hasn’t changed.

Being a local business in a place like this comes with a certain responsibility, and honestly, we like it that way. When we clean a home’s windows or wash a driveway in Orangevale, there’s a real chance we know the neighborhood, the street, or even the family. That kind of familiarity is something a big out-of-town outfit simply can’t offer.

We’re also proud to say the community has recognized us for it. Bailey Boys Services is a two-time “Best of Orangevale” winner — an honor that means all the more coming from the neighbors we work for every day. Awards are nice, but being trusted by your own hometown is the part that really sticks with you.

A Great Place to Live — and to Keep Looking Sharp

Orangevale is the kind of community that rewards a little care. The trees are beautiful, but they drop leaves in the gutters. The larger lots are wonderful, but they mean more windows, more driveway, and more exterior to maintain. And the pride residents take in their homes is exactly why keeping everything clean and sharp matters here.

That’s the role we’re glad to play. From our headquarters right here in town, we help our neighbors across Orangevale — and the surrounding Sacramento-area communities — protect and show off the homes they’ve worked so hard for.

So whether you’re a lifelong resident or you just discovered this pocket of Sacramento County for yourself, we hope you love Orangevale as much as we do. After all, it’s not just where we do business. It’s where we’ve always called home.