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Mission Viejo
  • Suburb of Irvine, CA
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Irvine

Mission Viejo

#41 in Best Suburbs to Live in Los Angeles Area
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Irvine, CA
  • 307 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      D+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A+
    12. Commute
      B
    Mission Viejo is a suburb of Irvine with a population of 93,932. Mission Viejo is in Orange County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Mission Viejo offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Mission Viejo there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many young professionals live in Mission Viejo and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Mission Viejo are highly rated.
    About Mission Viejo...
    Population
    93,932
    Suburb of
    Irvine
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $772,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,365
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      22%
    • Own
      78%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      48.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      5.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      21.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      118.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      697.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      86.8
      284
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    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      21%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      18%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      33%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      15%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      11%
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    Working in Mission Viejo

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $126,320
    National
    $69,021
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