Living in Aliso Viejo, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Aliso Viejo · Census data 2020–2024
Aliso Viejo has 51,113 residents with a median age of 39.2. The median household income is $142,439 (44% higher than the California median), the median home value is $917,900, the median rent is $2,854/month.
Aliso Viejo at a glance
- Population
- 51,113
- Median age
- 39.2State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $142,439State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $917,900State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,854/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 56.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 57.6%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Aliso Viejo a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 44% higher than the California median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 5.1%.
Cons: Home values 25% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to August and October.
Cost of living in Aliso Viejo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Aliso Viejo the median home value is $917,900, 176% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,854 per month, which is 32.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,303 a month in housing costs.
Aliso Viejo median household income
The median household income in Aliso Viejo is $142,439 and the income per person is $67,538. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Aliso Viejo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 20,507
- Owner-occupied
- 56.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.3%
- Vacant
- 4.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.55
Aliso Viejo demographics
- Population
- 51,113
- Median age
- 39.2
- Under 18
- 22.9%
- 65 and older
- 11.8%
- Households
- 19,633
- Foreign-born
- 25.4%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Aliso Viejo ›
Education in Aliso Viejo
57.6% of adults 25 and older in Aliso Viejo have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 21.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Aliso Viejo
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 26%
- Drive alone
- 63.4%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.3%
Aliso Viejo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aliso Viejo | 51,113 | $142,439 | $917,900 | $2,854 |
| Laguna Hills | 30,740 | $128,851 | $1,012,300 | $2,728 |
| Laguna Woods | 17,289 | $59,269 | $394,600 | $2,328 |
| Laguna Beach | 22,710 | $143,843 | $2,000,001 | $2,986 |
| Laguna Niguel | 64,139 | $140,452 | $1,190,900 | $2,903 |
| Mission Viejo | 92,151 | $136,123 | $1,009,600 | $2,839 |
| Ladera Ranch | 23,793 | $184,458 | $1,151,000 | $3,350 |
| Lake Forest | 86,281 | $135,175 | $937,000 | $2,672 |
| Las Flores | 5,513 | $211,782 | $1,119,100 | $2,938 |
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What is the median household income in Aliso Viejo, CA?
The median household income in Aliso Viejo is $142,439, 44% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Aliso Viejo?
The median home value in Aliso Viejo is $917,900, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Aliso Viejo?
The median gross rent in Aliso Viejo is $2,854 per month, about 32.2% of household income.
Is Aliso Viejo, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 44% higher than the California median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 5.1%. Minuses: home values 25% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Aliso Viejo?
The median age in Aliso Viejo is 39.2 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Aliso Viejo?
The average commute to work in Aliso Viejo is 25 minutes; 26% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Aliso Viejo?
The unemployment rate in Aliso Viejo is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Aliso Viejo?
57.6% of adults in Aliso Viejo have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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