Laguna Niguel

Overview of the Laguna Niguel communities.
Rows of Spanish Revival homes.
Beautiful Golf Course in Laguna Niguel.
Crown Valley Park Soccer Field.
Niguel Botanical Reserve in Laguna Niguel.

Laguna Niguel, CA Area Guide

Avg Rent

$2,778

Population

63,316

Renter Mix

32% Rent

A beautiful southern California community

Beach Outdoors Great Schools University Great Location

One of California’s first master-planned communities, Laguna Niguel offers luxury living with easy access to both Los Angeles and San Diego, which are each located about an hour away. Most of Laguna Niguel is made up of residential neighborhoods. Renters have choices of apartments, condos, and houses that are sure to fit almost every renter’s style.

The city is only a few miles from the coast, particularly Aliso Beach and Salt Creek Beach. Numerous golf courses and an enviable park and trail system are located within Laguna Niguel, giving residents plenty of opportunities to get outside and soak in the California sunshine. Favorite outdoor destinations within town include the Niguel Botanical Preserve and the Laguna National Regional Park. More features enjoyed by residents are great schools and premier shopping destinations. Several major colleges have campuses nearby as well.

Explore the City

Beautiful Golf Course in Laguna Niguel.

Crown Valley Park Soccer Field.

Niguel Botanical Reserve in Laguna Niguel.

Condominiums with ocean views in Laguna Niguel.

Laguna Niguel Regional Park Lake.

There are many parks, trails and other activities to enjoy in Laguna Niguel.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$132,188

Average: $157,884

Education

29,617

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

33,662

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

48 Years

Largest Age Group

60-69 Years

Approximately 16% of Residents

Under 20

20%

Over 65

25%

Housing Distribution

Laguna Niguel has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
42%
Other Education
58%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Laguna Niguel, CA is $2,544 for a studio, $2,778 for one bedroom, $3,232 for two bedrooms, and $3,897 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Laguna Niguel has increased by 2.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,778/month
738 Sq Ft
House
$15,528/month
2,595 Sq Ft
Condo
$4,715/month
1,143 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Laguna Niguel, CA

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

Schools

John Malcom Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

553 Students

George White Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

378 Students

Moulton Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

538 Students

Community Roots Academy

Public

Grades K-8

780 Students

Marian Bergeson Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

423 Students

Community Roots Academy

Public

Grades K-8

780 Students

Niguel Hills Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

693 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Aliso and Wood Wilderness Park
  • Salt Creek Beach
  • Aliso Beach
  • Doheny State Beach
  • Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

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.