Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
16%
Trabuco Canyon
Trabuco Canyon, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,715
Population
73,070
Renter Mix
26% Rent
Explore the rolling hills or stroll the nearby sandy shores
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Suburban
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Trabuco Canyon is one of the most scenic cities in Southern California, situated among the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains. With Spanish-style homes, upscale apartments, and gated golf course communities, this city offers diverse residential living.
A spacious commercial district resides on the west side of the town with large office buildings and various local businesses. Around the center of Trabuco Canyon, you’ll find an abundance of shopping centers and restaurants, with community parks spread throughout. Enjoy summer concerts at Central Park, or explore the 4,000 acres at O’Neill Regional Park known for its hiking trails and camping grounds.
Though the rolling hills of Trabuco Canyon attract the majority of its residents, its proximity to California’s sandy shoreline proves to be a perk as well. The city is less than 20 miles northeast of the infamous Laguna Beach, Crystal Cove State Park, and other popular beaches along the Pacific!
Demographics
Median Household Income
$156,258
Average: $177,935
Education
31,305
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
41,088
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Trabuco Canyon has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
38%
Other Education
62%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Trabuco Canyon, CA is $2,741 for one bedroom, and $3,123 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Trabuco Canyon has increased by 4.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,741/month
823 Sq Ft
House
$5,675/month
2,259 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,036/month
937 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,789/month
1,338 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Trabuco Canyon, CA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
809 Students
Public
Grades K-5
90 Students
Public
Grades K-5
486 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Starr Ranch Sanctuary
- O'Neill Regional Park
- Riley Wilderness Park
- Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary
- Caspers Wilderness Park
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.