CITY
Rancho Mission Viejo
California · 11,971 residents · 37.808 sq mi
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Rancho Mission Viejo is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $192,813. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,110,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2020 – 2024
202412K
Age distribution, 2024
Under 59.8%(1,173)
5 to 910.8%(1,291)
10 to 145.7%(683)
15 to 195.6%(672)
20 to 242.2%(265)
25 to 3410.7%(1,277)
35 to 4414.1%(1,682)
45 to 5413%(1,557)
55 to 6410.5%(1,252)
65 to 749.1%(1,088)
75 to 846%(720)
85 and over2.6%(311)
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Section 02
Income & economy
$192,813
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $181,111 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Households earning $100K+
77.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 76.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.8%
Retail trade9.6%
Information8.9%
Public administration8%
Transportation & warehousing5%
Wholesale trade3.5%
Finance & insurance3%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
Education & health services1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
$1,110,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,039,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
5.8
Unchangedsince 2023
from 5.7 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(8,366)
Black0.3%(38)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(921)
Asian10.9%(1,234)
Other7%(796)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.5%(8,557)
Black0.4%(42)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(914)
Asian12.9%(1,549)
Other7.6%(909)
58
+6%since 2023
from 54 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins
Detailed origins & ancestry
Hispanic origin
Mexican6.6%(795)
Puerto Rican0.4%(44)
South American0.2%(27)
Venezuelan0.2%(27)
Central American0.2%(20)
Guatemalan0.2%(20)
Spaniard0.1%(12)
Asian origin
Chinese4.2%(504)
Asian Indian2.3%(273)
Korean2%(234)
Filipino1.6%(195)
Japanese1.5%(175)
Vietnamese0.6%(67)
Bangladeshi0.3%(36)
Pacific Islander origin
Tongan0.1%(13)
Ancestry
English14.9%(1,778)
German14.7%(1,758)
Italian10.5%(1,258)
Irish9.8%(1,177)
Polish3.9%(469)
Croatian3.4%(405)
Scottish3.2%(389)
American3.2%(388)
Norwegian3.1%(371)
Ukrainian2.9%(349)
Swedish2%(235)
French1.6%(191)
+ 23 more ancestry groups with data
Arab1.3%(153)
Danish1.2%(143)
Russian1.2%(143)
Canadian1.2%(139)
Lebanese0.8%(94)
Welsh0.7%(87)
British0.7%(82)
Dutch0.7%(80)
Greek0.6%(75)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(71)
Brazilian0.6%(69)
Romanian0.5%(57)
Slovak0.4%(51)
Iranian0.4%(46)
Portuguese0.3%(35)
Swiss0.2%(29)
Austrian0.2%(26)
French Canadian0.2%(26)
Czech0.2%(22)
Egyptian0.2%(20)
Subsaharan African0.1%(16)
Hungarian0.1%(12)
Lithuanian0.1%(9)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
98.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 98.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married13.5%(510)
Married81.1%(3,062)
Widowed1.6%(62)
Divorced3.8%(142)
Women 15+
Never married20%(1,008)
Married57.2%(2,889)
Widowed10.3%(520)
Divorced12.5%(631)
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Rancho Mission Viejo, California?
Rancho Mission Viejo, California has about 11,971 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Rancho Mission Viejo, California?
The typical household in Rancho Mission Viejo, California earns about $192,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Rancho Mission Viejo, California expensive?
In Rancho Mission Viejo, California, the median home is worth about $1,110,100, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.
How educated are people in Rancho Mission Viejo, California?
About 62.9% of adults age 25 and over in Rancho Mission Viejo, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Rancho Mission Viejo, California?
About 2.7% of people in Rancho Mission Viejo, California live below the federal poverty line.
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CaliforniaDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024