Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
14%
Aliso Viejo
Aliso Viejo, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,826
Population
50,045
Renter Mix
45% Rent
Mature trees cover this picturesque SoCal suburb
Suburban
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Upscale
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Family-Friendly
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Peaceful
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Picturesque
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Modern
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Situated in the San Joaquin Hills of southern Orange County, Aliso Viejo is an upscale master-planned community brimming with attractive homes, excellent schools, and a family-friendly atmosphere. Aliso Viejo, which translates to “old alder” in Spanish, is known for its lush landscaping, scenic parks, and sweeping mountain views.
The expansive Wood Canyon Wilderness Park is among Aliso Viejo residents’ top destinations for outdoor recreation, boasting exceptional wildlife watching and winding trails across 4,500 acres. Aliso Viejo is also convenient to Crystal Cove State Park, Laguna Nigel Regional Park, Aliso Beach, and Laguna Beach.
Suburban amenities abound in Aliso Viejo, with numerous national retailers and popular restaurants in the Town Center as well as the nearby Laguna Hills Mall. Getting around from Aliso Viejo is a breeze with convenience to Route 73 and I-5.
Explore the City
Aliso Viejo Town Center has various retail locations for easy shopping.
Elementary School in Aliso Viejo.
Aliso & Wood Canyons Park is a 4,500 acre wildlife sanctuary featuring various amenities.
Discover food finds at the local Trader Joes.
Young Aliso Viejo residents can take swim lesson at Goldfish Swim School.
The Discovery Preparatory is a great school in the community.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$127,407
Average: $148,266
Education
22,753
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
29,386
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Aliso Viejo has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
45%
Non-Renters
55%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
39%
Other Education
61%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Aliso Viejo, CA is $2,669 for a studio, $2,818 for one bedroom, $3,559 for two bedrooms, and $4,468 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Aliso Viejo has increased by 1.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,818/month
781 Sq Ft
House
$4,477/month
1,496 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,431/month
1,203 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Aliso Viejo, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
533 Students
Public
Grades K-5
425 Students
Public
Grades K-5
569 Students
Public
Grades K-5
672 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
863 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
803 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,563 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Aliso and Wood Wilderness Park
- Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
- Coastal Peak Park
- Crystal Cove State Park
- Aliso Beach
Airports
- John Wayne/Orange County
- Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.