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Rancho Mission Viejo, CA
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Rancho Mission Viejo, CA
At a Glance
How Rancho Mission Viejo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rancho Mission Viejo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Rancho Mission Viejo a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Rancho Mission Viejo residents earn a median household income of $181,111 , which is 141% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $81,781. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rancho Mission Viejo is $1,039,300 , 269% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,191,416. Median rent is $3,342/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2015.
Safety & Crime
Rancho Mission Viejo reports 106 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,051/100K.
Education
64.5% of adults in Rancho Mission Viejo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% above the national average). 98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rancho Mission Viejo has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.