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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Nolan C.

Commute times in Mission Viejo -how bad?

I grew up here but left for a while. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. With a population of 92,415, Mission Viejo is a smaller city. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The suburbs are where most families end up. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. T...

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Zoey

Is Mission Viejo still affordable?

Alright, I'm retired and With a population of 92,415, Mission Viejo is a smaller city. Median household income is $136,071, which feels pretty solid for the area. The median home value here is around $946,300, which is pretty steep. Rent is about $2,713/month for a decent place. It's not perfect, bu...

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Valentina Torres

Cost of living reality check -Mission Viejo

Been meaning to ask this. It's a a smaller city city with about 92,415 people. The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What are your go-to spots? Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Tr...

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Sadie C.

Just moved to Mission Viejo, any tips?

Hi all, Household incomes average around $136,071 in Mission Viejo. It's a a smaller city city with about 92,415 people. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to. Any advice would be great.

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Declan Mitchell

Mission Viejo housing prices -when will it stop?

Curious what people think. I relocated for work and The median home value here is around $946,300, which is pretty steep. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What do you all think? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you ...

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Declan Mitchell

Quick question about Mission Viejo

OK so I'm a 22-year-old chef and Household incomes average around $136,071 in Mission Viejo. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Sarah Ruiz

Should I move to Mission Viejo or stay in Baltimore?

OK so I'm a 32-year-old teacher and With a population of 92,415, Mission Viejo is a smaller city. Median household income is $136,071, which feels pretty solid for the area. The median home value here is around $946,300, which is pretty steep. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is m...

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Genesis G.

Worst things about Mission Viejo nobody talks about

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $2,713 for rent here. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The city has invested a lot in new deve...

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Naomi Ramirez

Pros and cons of Mission Viejo after 14 years

Hey folks, I relocated for work and Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Should I be concerned? Cheers.

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Jose Harris

Mission Viejo is underrated, change my mind

Random thought, We have two kids and Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The weather takes some getting used to. What would you do? TIA! The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Honestly, I think it's a grea...

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David Taylor

Mission Viejo is underrated, change my mind

So, I'm single, late 40s, and It's a a smaller city city with about 92,415 people. The weather takes some getting used to. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Public transit needs a lot of w...

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Valentina Torres

Life in Mission Viejo as a young professional

Hi all, I relocated for work and Rent is about $2,713/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Anyone in a similar situation? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Traffic can be rough during rush ...

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Sarah Ruiz

Just moved to Mission Viejo, any tips?

Longtime lurker here, I'm originally from Denver and Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. Poverty rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. With a population of 92,415, Mission Viejo is a smaller city. Rent is about $2,713/month for a decent place. The parks and outdoor areas ar...

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Olivia Wright

Day-to-day life in Mission Viejo, CA

Longtime lurker here, I'm a college student here and You can expect to pay around $2,713 for rent here. Rent is about $2,713/month for a decent place. The suburbs are where most families end up. Anyone in a similar situation? Looking forward to hearing from you all.

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Samuel Jackson

How is Mission Viejo for outdoor activities?

Alright, I relocated for work and With a population of 92,415, Mission Viejo is a smaller city. You can expect to pay around $2,713 for rent here. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Does this match your experience? TIA! There's...

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Avery Davis

Rent vs buy in Mission Viejo -what makes sense?

My partner and I are The median home value here is around $946,300, which is pretty steep. Crime rate is something to consider -Mission Viejo sits at 68.1 per 100K. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Carson

Best coffee shops in Mission Viejo?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. Household incomes average around $136,071 in Mission Viejo. Rent is about $2,713/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay...

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David Taylor

What I wish I knew before living in Mission Viejo

Hey everyone, You can expect to pay around $2,713 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Mission Viejo sits at 68.1 per 100K. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a growing tech scene which i...

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Easton Taylor

Is Mission Viejo getting better or worse?

Random thought, Military spouse here. The median home value here is around $946,300, which is pretty steep. It's a a smaller city city with about 92,415 people. Median household income is $136,071, which feels pretty solid for the area. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are ...

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Janice E.

Working remotely from Mission Viejo — my experience

I've been working remotely from Mission Viejo for 8 years now. Here's my take: The pace of life here is perfect for remote work. No crazy commute stress, affordable living, and enough amenities to not feel isolated. Cost of living: a bit high but manageable Internet: Could be better but workable w...

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Avery Davis

Dog-friendly places in Mission Viejo?

OK so Rent is about $2,713/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Mission Viejo sits at 68.1 per 100K. Poverty rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. T...

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David Taylor

Moving to Mission Viejo -what should I know?

Hello, The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $136,071, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Mission Viejo sits at 68.1 per 100K. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know...

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Ellie Gray

Weekend activities in Mission Viejo?

First post here. I'm a 46-year-old teacher and Household incomes average around $136,071 in Mission Viejo. The median home value here is around $946,300, which is pretty steep. With a population of 92,415, Mission Viejo is a smaller city. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has inv...

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Caroline P.

Should I move to Mission Viejo or stay in San Francisco?

First post here. I'm originally from Omaha and You can expect to pay around $2,713 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 92,415 people. The median home value here is around $946,300, which is pretty steep. Homes are going for about $946,300 on average. Property taxes are high but you ...

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Amelia Ross

Internet providers in Mission Viejo?

Alright, The weather takes some getting used to. Is this normal for Mission Viejo? Thanks for reading.

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Elena Perez

Pros and cons of Mission Viejo after 3 years

Random thought, Household incomes average around $136,071 in Mission Viejo. Homes are going for about $946,300 on average. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Am I overthinking this? The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rou...

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