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Mission Viejo

California · 93,653 residents · 17.66 sq mi
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Mission Viejo is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $121,299. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $732,100. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 54% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
93,653
+1%since 2000
from 93,102 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,303 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 5,272 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.9
+22%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
70K78K85K92K99K1990201020202024Mission Viejo
202492K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$121,299
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,248 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,923
+53%since 2000
from $33,302 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
71.6%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$732,100
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,326
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,145 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
24.7% rent
Afford Score
6.0
+64%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76%(70,735)
Black1.1%(1,032)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(11,266)
Asian7.6%(7,085)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.2%(42,125)
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.7%(57,790)
Black1.2%(1,134)
Hispanic / Latino19.2%(17,986)
Asian11.6%(10,822)
Other4.6%(4,342)
Diversity Score69%(64,587)
Diversity Score
69
+52%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 41.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+41%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 66.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.9%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
21.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−88.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mission Viejo, California?

Mission Viejo, California has about 93,653 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mission Viejo, California?

The typical household in Mission Viejo, California earns about $121,299 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mission Viejo, California expensive?

In Mission Viejo, California, the median home is worth about $732,100, and the typical rent is about $2,326 a month.

How educated are people in Mission Viejo, California?

About 49.6% of adults age 25 and over in Mission Viejo, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mission Viejo, California?

About 4.8% of people in Mission Viejo, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mission Viejo, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Mission Viejo, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20,833 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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