Life in Mission Viejo research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Mission Viejo over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Mission Viejo:
The population in Mission Viejo is 92,415.
The median home value in Mission Viejo is $1,183,757.
The median income in Mission Viejo is $136,071.
The cost of living in Mission Viejo is 184 which is 1.8x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Mission Viejo is $2,713.
The unemployment rate in Mission Viejo is 4.5%.
The poverty rate in Mission Viejo is 5.0%.
The average high in Mission Viejo is 74.4° and the average low is 54.4°.
Crime in Mission Viejo summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Mission Viejo. Key points include:
There were 1,153 total crimes in Mission Viejo in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Mission Viejo is 1,285.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Mission Viejo is 99.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Mission Viejo is 1,186.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Mission Viejo is -39.35% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Mission Viejo / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,153 | 1,285.4 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 89 | 99.2 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 29 | 32.3 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 56 | 62.4 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,064 | 1,186.2 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 97 | 108.1 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 877 | 977.7 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 90 | 100.3 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Mission Viejo summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Mission Viejo. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Mission Viejo is 184 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Mission Viejo is 1.8x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Mission Viejo is $1,183,757.
The median income in Mission Viejo is $136,071.
| Living Expense | Mission Viejo | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 184 | 141 | 100 | |
| Services | 111 | 110 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 114 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 100 | 110 | 100 | |
| Housing | 352 | 195 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 125 | 125 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 93 | 128 | 100 | |
The average high in Mission Viejo is 74.4° and the average low is 54.4°.
There are 22.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 13.3 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Mission Viejo |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 74.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 54.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 22.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 13.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
The current population in Mission Viejo is 92,415. The population has decreased -0.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 92,415 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 93,233 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 93,932 | -1.8% |
| 2020 | 95,638 | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 95,516 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 96,124 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 96,535 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 96,178 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 95,979 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 95,246 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 94,311 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 93,699 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 93,076 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 92,615 | - |
59.4% White with 54,928 White residents.
1.0% African American with 904 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 32 American Indian residents.
14.0% Asian with 12,945 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 26 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 256 Other residents.
5.4% Two Or More with 4,989 Two Or More residents.
19.8% Hispanic with 18,335 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Mission Viejo | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.4% | 34.6% | 58.2% |
| African American | 1.0% | 5.3% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 14.0% | 15.1% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 5.4% | 4.1% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 19.8% | 39.8% | 19.0% |
Mission Viejo is 49.9% female with 46,144 female residents.
Mission Viejo is 50.1% male with 46,271 male residents.
| Gender | Mission Viejo | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.1% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
3.0% of adults in Mission Viejo completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Mission Viejo completed 9-12th grade.
16.0% of adults in Mission Viejo completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Mission Viejo completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Mission Viejo completed associate's degree.
32.0% of adults in Mission Viejo completed bachelor's degree.
13.0% of adults in Mission Viejo completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Mission Viejo completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Mission Viejo completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Mission Viejo | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 16.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 32.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
3.2% of households in Mission Viejo earn Less than $10,000.
1.4% of households in Mission Viejo earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.6% of households in Mission Viejo earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.2% of households in Mission Viejo earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.4% of households in Mission Viejo earn $35,000 to $49,999.
8.5% of households in Mission Viejo earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.8% of households in Mission Viejo earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.7% of households in Mission Viejo earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.3% of households in Mission Viejo earn $150,000 to $199,999.
30.8% of households in Mission Viejo earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Mission Viejo | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.2% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.4% | 3.0% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.6% | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.2% | 5.5% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.4% | 8.4% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8.5% | 13.3% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.8% | 11.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.7% | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.3% | 11.1% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 30.8% | 19.4% | 12.6% |