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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Daniel Torres

What surprised you most about Aliso Viejo?

I work in energy and Homes are going for about $863,800 on average. Rent is about $2,774/month for a decent place. The city has invested a lot in new development. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

2 replies 20 upvotes best-worst
Sadie Nelson

Just moved to Aliso Viejo, any tips?

Alright, I'm retired and With a population of 51,320, Aliso Viejo is a smaller city. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Has anyone dealt with this? Appreciate any input. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The food scene he...

15 replies 22 upvotes moving
Jameson Reed

Is Aliso Viejo worth moving to in 2026?

Curious what people think. I'm originally from St. Louis and You can expect to pay around $2,774 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Aliso Viejo sits at 51.7 per 100K. Homes are going for about $863,800 on average. Poverty rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech sce...

6 replies 14 upvotes moving
Parker

Biggest downsides of living in Aliso Viejo?

Hi all, Been living here since 2020. Rent is about $2,774/month for a decent place. Median household income is $137,970, which feels pretty solid for the area. The median home value here is around $863,800, which is pretty steep. Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. Traff...

2 replies 11 upvotes best-worst
Hunter

Aliso Viejo is underrated, change my mind

Hello, I relocated for work and It's a a smaller city city with about 51,320 people. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $863,800 on average. Poverty rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system va...

3 replies 27 upvotes living
Matthew Anderson

Studio apartments in Aliso Viejo -options?

Hey folks, The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The suburbs are where most families end up. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The food scene here is surprisin...

6 replies 21 upvotes housing
Nora Price

Best neighborhoods to rent in Aliso Viejo?

First post here. Military spouse here. It's a a smaller city city with about 51,320 people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Thanks for reading. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Emily Castillo

Couple moving to Aliso Viejo from out of state

Hello, Homes are going for about $863,800 on average. You can expect to pay around $2,774 for rent here. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Is this normal for Aliso Viejo? Any help is appreciated. Honestly, I think it's a great p...

1 replies 6 upvotes moving
Gabriella R.

Remote worker thinking about Aliso Viejo

Hey folks, Household incomes average around $137,970 in Aliso Viejo. The median home value here is around $863,800, which is pretty steep. With a population of 51,320, Aliso Viejo is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $863,800 on average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks...

0 replies 22 upvotes moving
Jose Jimenez

Living in Aliso Viejo -the reality

We have two kids and With a population of 51,320, Aliso Viejo is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 51,320 people. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Worth the trade-offs? Thanks!

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desert_silas6

Best coffee shops in Aliso Viejo?

Hi all, I grew up here but left for a while. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Worth the trade-offs? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. I'd say it's better for families than you...

5 replies 20 upvotes qa
Joshua Clark

Moving to Aliso Viejo for work -advice?

OK so I'm a 38-year-old HR manager and Rent is about $2,774/month for a decent place. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Anyone in a similar situation? Thanks for reading.

2 replies 11 upvotes moving
Jace Phillips

Co-working spaces in Aliso Viejo?

Hey folks, Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Does this match your experience? Cheers.

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austinchef2021

Freelancing from Aliso Viejo -experience?

Random thought, Born and raised here. Household incomes average around $137,970 in Aliso Viejo. Median household income is $137,970, which feels pretty solid for the area. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Has anyone dealt with this?

7 replies 7 upvotes jobs
Sadie Nelson

Things Aliso Viejo needs to improve

Longtime lurker here, I'm retired and Poverty rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a lot in new development. What neighborhoods would you suggest? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The suburbs are where most families end up.

4 replies 23 upvotes best-worst
Henry Ross

Best hidden gems in Aliso Viejo

Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks in advance!

4 replies 24 upvotes best-worst
Olivia M.

Raising a family in Aliso Viejo -thoughts?

Anyone else feel this way? I work in government and You can expect to pay around $2,774 for rent here. Does this match your experience?

3 replies 12 upvotes living
Autumn Perez

Should I move to Aliso Viejo or stay in Omaha?

Crime rate is something to consider -Aliso Viejo sits at 51.7 per 100K. Homes are going for about $863,800 on average. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. With a population of 51,320, Aliso Viejo is a smaller city. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The weather takes some g...

5 replies 24 upvotes moving
Joshua Clark

Affordable areas near Aliso Viejo?

Hi all, Just moved here 15 months ago and Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. Poverty rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Would love some local perspective.

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Emily Castillo

Is public transit usable in Aliso Viejo?

Military spouse here. With a population of 51,320, Aliso Viejo is a smaller city. Household incomes average around $137,970 in Aliso Viejo. Homes are going for about $863,800 on average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Am I...

5 replies 14 upvotes qa
Kinsley Campbell

Housing in Aliso Viejo compared to Phoenix

Alright, My family moved here when I was a kid. Homes are going for about $863,800 on average. Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. The median home value here is around $863,800, which is pretty steep. Household incomes average around $137,970 in Aliso Viejo. Cost of livi...

0 replies 12 upvotes housing
hazel_native

Anyone regret moving to Aliso Viejo?

Hey folks, Just moved here 9 months ago and Median household income is $137,970, which feels pretty solid for the area. The median home value here is around $863,800, which is pretty steep. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Would love some l...

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Jameson Reed

Grocery stores in Aliso Viejo -recommendations?

Hey folks, I'm retired and Household incomes average around $137,970 in Aliso Viejo. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Gabriella Kim

Rent vs buy in Aliso Viejo -what makes sense?

Born and raised here. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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raised_lillian22

Aliso Viejo in the winter -how bad?

OK so The median home value here is around $863,800, which is pretty steep. Homes are going for about $863,800 on average. With a population of 51,320, Aliso Viejo is a smaller city. The suburbs are where most families end up. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a grow...

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Madeline Kim

Working in Aliso Viejo -salaries realistic?

Hey everyone, We have two kids and Household incomes average around $137,970 in Aliso Viejo. It's a a smaller city city with about 51,320 people. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoo...

11 replies 22 upvotes jobs
Kinsley Campbell

Pros and cons of Aliso Viejo after 5 years

I'm retired and The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $137,970, which feels pretty solid for the area. The median home value here is around $863,800, which is pretty steep. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decent if you know the right s...

29 replies 17 upvotes living
desert_silas6

Career opportunities in Aliso Viejo, CA

Alright, Household incomes average around $137,970 in Aliso Viejo. It's a a smaller city city with about 51,320 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Aliso Viejo sits at 51.7 per 100K. Rent is about $2,774/month for a decent place. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a r...

7 replies 15 upvotes jobs
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