At a Glance
Median Income
$181,111
$81,781 per capita
Home Value
$1,039,300
Zillow: $1,187,404
Median Rent
$3,342/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
64.5%
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.7%
6.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rancho Mission Viejo a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 3.2% (11% 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 $1,187,404. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 12.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population11,355
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density300/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born14.7%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$181,111
Per Capita$81,781
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
B
Home Value$1,039,300
Rent$3,342
Ownership75.3%
Zillow$1,187,404
Housing Units4,187
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity21.7%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking6.9%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain12.7 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation452 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+64.5%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+28.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute29 min
Broadband98.1%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries67
Did You Know?
Rancho Mission Viejo was founded in 1845.
The median home in Rancho Mission Viejo was built in 2015.
32.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is John Wayne/Orange County (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
5.1% of the population has a disability.
14.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.