Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
10%
Foothill Ranch
Foothill Ranch, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,625
Population
17,652
Renter Mix
30% Rent
Savor natural beauty and metropolitan amenities in Orange County
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Annexed into Lake Forest in 2000, Foothill Ranch is one of southern Orange County’s newest master-planned communities. Foothill Ranch offers residents the tranquility and charm of a small community with access to all of the conveniences afforded by a bustling city.
Nestled at the entrance of the vast Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park, Foothill Ranch is surrounded by the stunning natural beauty of woodland canyons, rolling hills, and unique rock formations. Foothill Ranch provides abundant opportunities for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and much more. Numerous annual events bring the community together in Foothill Ranch as well, including Rancho Days Fiesta and Cooks Corner Annual Chili Cookoff.
Close proximity to Irvine, Newport Beach, Anaheim, and Los Angeles ensures there is always plenty to do near Foothill Ranch. Quick access to the Santa Ana and San Diego freeways as well as Los Angeles International Airport allows for simple commutes and travels from Foothill Ranch.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$163,000
Average: $185,869
Education
8,626
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,782
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Foothill Ranch has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
46%
Other Education
54%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Foothill Ranch, CA is $2,624 for one bedroom, $3,161 for two bedrooms, and $3,862 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Foothill Ranch has increased by 2.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,624/month
752 Sq Ft
House
$7,186/month
3,160 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,590/month
1,280 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Foothill Ranch, CA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Peters Canyon Regional Park
- Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary
- Irvine Regional Park
- Rancho Sonado
- O'Neill Regional Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- John Wayne/Orange County
- Ontario International
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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.