California · Metropolitan Area
Rancho Mission Viejo is a small city in California with a population of 11,355. Residents earn $181,111 per year, which is 141% above the national average.
Based on current data, Rancho Mission Viejo receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Rancho Mission Viejo stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Rancho Mission Viejo is $181,111, which is significantly higher than the national average — 141% above $75,149. This places Rancho Mission Viejo among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Rancho Mission Viejo is $1,039,300, making it a premium housing market at 269% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $3,342 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Rancho Mission Viejo is a highly educated community — 64.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Rancho Mission Viejo enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 80.3% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 19.7% |
| 47% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $181,111 |
| 141% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $81,781 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,565 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $116,511 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.5% |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 148,394 |
| County GDP | $351,753M |
| Restaurants | 8,853 |
| Healthcare | 13,951 |
| Retail | 9,811 |
| Manufacturing | 4,357 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,097 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.97% |
| Commute Time | 29.4 min |
| Work from Home | 32.8% |
| Census Median | $1,039,300 |
| 269% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,191,416 |
| Median List Price | $1,400,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,400,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $634 |
| Homes Sold | 28 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.6% |
| Price Drops | 19.8% |
| Inventory | 96 |
| Census Median Rent | $3,342 |
| 187% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $4,007 |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,097 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.97% |
| Obesity | 21.7% |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.0% |
| Heart Disease | 3.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 23.4% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 3.3% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.3% |
| Depression | 21.5% |
| Mental Distress | 15.9% |
| Physical Distress | 9.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.6% |
| Premature Death | 5,325/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13,951 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 238 |
| FEMA Disasters | 364 |
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 12.7 inches |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 452 ft (138 m) |
| Area | 37.8 sq mi (97.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 300/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5140°N, 117.5618°W |
| County FIPS | 06059 |
Winner: Democrat by 2.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 64.5% |
| 91% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.3% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 300/sq mi |
| Total Area | 37.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 8 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 8 |
| Public Libraries | 67 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13,951 |
| Restaurants | 8,853 |
| Retail Stores | 9,811 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 238 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 364 |
| Avg Commute | 29.4 min |
| Work from Home | 32.8% |