Leah qa Aug 15, 2025

Been meaning to ask this. I grew up here but left for a while. Rent is about $2,819/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 64,023 people. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Is this normal for Laguna Niguel? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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