Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
24%
Mission Viejo
Mission Viejo, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,529
Population
90,069
Renter Mix
26% Rent
You’ll love Mission Viejo’s calm city and modern comforts
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Mission Viejo showcases the best of Southern California living through its thoughtfully planned community design. Tree-lined streets and Mediterranean-style architecture characterize its neighborhoods, while Lake Mission Viejo serves as a central gathering spot where members enjoy swimming, fishing, and boat rentals throughout the year. The lake also hosts popular summer concerts and lakeside movie screenings. Outdoor enthusiasts appreciate the Oso Creek Trail system, which winds through the city's parks and recreational areas.
The rental market in Mission Viejo offers options at various price points, with current average rents ranging from $2,207 for studios to $3,790 for three-bedroom homes. Rental rates have remained stable over the past year, showing changes between -1.1% and 1.1%. The city features The Shops at Mission Viejo and Kaleidoscope Center for shopping and dining, while Saddleback College brings educational opportunities to the area. Mission Hospital, a major regional medical center, provides comprehensive healthcare services. Residents have access to multiple parks, three golf courses, and community programs at the Norman P. Murray Community Center.
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Residents living in the suburbs of Mission Viejo can enjoy beautiful mountain views.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$129,276
Average: $152,821
Education
38,374
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
47,770
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Mission Viejo has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
38%
Other Education
62%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Mission Viejo, CA is $2,298 for a studio, $2,529 for one bedroom, $3,134 for two bedrooms, and $3,920 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mission Viejo has increased by 2.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,529/month
740 Sq Ft
House
$5,858/month
2,100 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,136/month
992 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Mission Viejo, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
421 Students
Public
Grades K-5
284 Students
Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County
Public
Grades K-8
704 Students
Public
Grades K-5
540 Students
Public
Grades K-5
482 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,105 Students
Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County
Public
Grades K-8
704 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
181 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
713 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
595 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,475 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,566 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,991 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades 6-12
80 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Riley Wilderness Park
- O'Neill Regional Park
- Aliso and Wood Wilderness Park
- Starr Ranch Sanctuary
- Tree of Life Nursery
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.