At a Glance
Median Income
$221,458
$87,152 per capita
Home Value
$1,243,100
Zillow: $1,008,785
Bachelor's Degree+
62.9%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.3%
9.2% smoking rate
How Trabuco Canyon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Trabuco Canyon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Trabuco Canyon a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Trabuco Canyon residents earn a median household income of $221,458 , which is 195% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $87,152. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Trabuco Canyon is $1,243,100 , 341% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,008,785. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
62.9% of adults in Trabuco Canyon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% above the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Trabuco Canyon has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population1,378
Median Age51.3 yrs
Density189/mi²
Male / Female56% / 45%
Foreign Born14.2%
Veterans21.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$221,458
Per Capita$87,152
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
B+
Home Value$1,243,100
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$1,008,785
Housing Units444
Rent Burden33.0%
Health
Obesity24.3%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking9.2%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain13.1 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation1,422 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+62.9%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+27.6%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute37 min
Broadband99.8%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries67
Did You Know?
The median home in Trabuco Canyon was built in 1979.
24.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is John Wayne/Orange County (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
21.3% of the population has a disability.
14.2% 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.