Livability Score

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i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D-

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (9) F
Surfin Donuts
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
It's A Grind
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bagels and Brew
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Human Bean
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Coffee Been & Tea Leaf
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bagels and Brew
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Boba R Us
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks Coffee
Coffee Shop
Nekter Juice Bar
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Saddleback Lanes
Bowling Alley
Saddleback Lanes
Bowling Alley
Regal Edwards Kaleidoscope
Cinema
Forest Lanes
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (47) F
El Pollo Loco
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
T.K. Burger
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Rubios Baja Grill
Fast Food
Del Taco
Fast Food
Viejo Liquor
Alcohol
Beach Hut Deli
Fast Food
Pub 32
Bar
Baja Fresh
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Wienerschnitzel
Fast Food
All Liquor
Alcohol
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Golden Spoon
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (10) C-
Natadores Swim Club
Community Centre
Norman P. Murray Community & Senior Center
Community Centre
Body Evolution OC
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
North Mission Viejo Little League
Community Centre
Batting Cages
Community Centre
Canyon Crest Clubhouse
Community Centre
Laguna Hills Community Center
Community Centre
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Total Training Fitness Studio
Gym
CycleBar
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
BigBad Wolfe Ironworks
Gym
Recreation Center
Community Centre
Life Time
Gym
UFC Gym
Gym
Groceries (10) F
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Pavilions
Grocery Store
Pavilions
Grocery Store
Mission Ranch Markets
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Stater Bros.
Grocery Store
El Toro Gourmet Meats
Butcher
Nina's Indian & British Groceries
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Smart & Final Extra!
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Mother's Market
Grocery Store
Cinamon Products
Bakery
Smart & Final Extra!
Grocery Store
Stater Bros.
Grocery Store
Parks (119) A+
Valyermo Park
Park
Castille Park
Park
Preciados Park
Park
Oso Viejo Community Park
Park
Christopher Park
Park
El Dorado Park
Park
Marguerite M. O'Neill Park
Park
Aurora Park
Park
Colinas Park Open Space
Park
Linda Vista Park
Park
Pacific Hills Park
Park
William S. Craycraft Park
Park
James G Gilleran Park
Park
Robert A Curtis Park
Park
Bart Spendlove Memorial Pk
Park
Lakeside Park
Park
Pavion Park
Park
William M Beebe Park
Park
Barcelona Park
Park
Doria Park
Park
Seville Park
Park
Quail Run Park
Park
Vista Del Lago Park
Park
Mackenzie Park
Park
Knotty Pine Park
Park
Shops (32) F
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Best Buy 4 Yourself
Houseware
Big Lots
Department Store
Shell Food Mart
Convenience Store
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7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Vans
Shoes
Finishing Touch Flooring
Interior Decoration
Salon Leshey
Hairdresser
World Market
Interior Decoration
Best Buy
Electronics
De Nault's TruValue Hardware
Home Improvement
Professional Nails & Spa
Beauty
Petco
Pets
Circle K
Convenience Store
Target
Department Store
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
Target
Department Store
Maw 'n Paw Kettlecore
Convenience Store
Polish Nail Lounge
Beauty
Nail Chateua
Beauty
EZ Tech Wireless
Electronics
Big Lots
Department Store
La Mirage Hair Salon
Beauty
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Mission Viejo.
Public Transit Stops (49)
Stops & Stations A+
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Workers Taking Public Transit
1.0% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Mission Viejo is 183/100 - which is 31% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A+

Mission Viejo crime rates are 1,208 per 100k, which is 58% lower than California
Property Crime
1,117 crimes per 100k A-
Violent Crime
91 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Mission Viejo is $121,299 - which is 90% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$121,299 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.7% A-
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (21)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Careprime Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Saddleback Family Urgent Care
Doctor
Sweet Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry
Dentist
Family Dental - David M. Harris DDS
Dentist
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
OCFA Station 24
Fire Station
BrightCare Veterinary Group - Neurology
Hospital
OC Laser Dental
Dentist
OCFA Station 31
Fire Station
Laser Dental Center
Dentist
OCFA Station 19
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Pankaj R. Narkhede, DDS, MDS, Honored Fellow AAID
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Saddleback Medical Center
Hospital
Coast Dental & Orthodonics
Dentist
Dr Rosemarie Calleros Ph.D, MFT
Doctor
Remarkable Smiles Orthodontics
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Avalon Dentistry
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Mission Medical Plaza
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing B-

Mission Viejo home prices are $732,100 - which is 79% higher than California
Home Price
$732,100 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
17% A
Home Affordability
6x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A

The Mission Viejo graduation rate is 93% - which is 16% higher than California
School Test Scores
57% D+
High School Grad. Rates
93% A+
Elementary Schools (29) B-
National Univ Acad Homesch/Independent Study Orange Co
Castille Elementary
De Portola Elementary
Montevideo Elementary
Newhart Middle
Mission Viejo Christian School
Carden Academy Of Basic Education
Linda Vista Elementary
Cordillera Elementary
Kindercare Learning Center
Philip J. Reilly Elementary/Special Education
Pillars Academy
Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County
Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County
Del Cerro Elementary
Village Montessori Center
Fusion Academy Mv: Mission Viejo
Glen Yermo Elementary
Appletree Montessori
Valencia Elementary
Grace Christian Schools
Halstrom Academy
La Tierra Early Childhood Center
Bathgate Elementary
Las Flores Middle
High Schools (9) C-
National Univ Acad Homesch/Independent Study Orange Co
Esperanza Education Center
Mission Viejo High
Fusion Academy Mv: Mission Viejo
Silverado High
Mira Monte High (Alternative)
Halstrom Academy
Heritage Christian School-Lower
El Toro High
Laguna Hills High
Trabuco Hills High
Tesoro High
Halstom Academy
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ratings A+

Mission Viejo has an overall rating of 90% from 25 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (23)
From AreaVibes A+
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Mission Viejo Area Facts

  • Mission Viejo has a Livability Score of 72/100, which is considered excellent
  • Mission Viejo crime rates are 58% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in Mission Viejo is 31% higher than the California average

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Well Kept Secret City 5 rating By Ferocity ( Apr 10, 2018) We moved here in 2014, wish we had made the decision much sooner! It is funny that people here are hush hush about the city to avoid being over crowded with new comers. No idea why the amenities is rated C for the city that is well diversified. ...Read More Read Less
Mission Viejo, CA - One Of The Safest Cities In California 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 06, 2010) In the southern part of Orange County, Mission Viejo boasts plenty of positive features to offer those planning to relocate or travel here. Modern beautiful homes make up most of this city's composition. Plenty of living amenities and parks are found throughout the city, as well. ...Read More East of the famous Laguna Beach, Mission Viejo sits at the foot of mountains, offering a beautiful view. The climate is moderate, averaging no lower than 45 degrees and no higher than 85 degrees, making it an attractive place to live. Real estate prices are still fairly high, but worth the money spent for those who can afford the amounts. Another refreshing fact about this scenic city is that it was rated the safest city in the USA in 2007.

With the city's main focus as residential development, visitors may be disappointed with Mission Viejo. I have traveled through there several times and found very little for attractions. Dining venues are plentiful, several bars are scattered through the area, but shopping is minimal, mostly consisting of grocery stores. The Shops at Mission Viejo is a great area for major department and chain stores, but no unique stores are found there. Read Less
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      D- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Mission Viejo? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Valyermo Park
      Castille Park
      Preciados Park
      Oso Viejo Community Park
      Christopher Park
      El Dorado Park
      Marguerite M. O'Neill Park
      Aurora Park

      Entertainment

      Saddleback Lanes
      Saddleback Lanes
      Regal Edwards Kaleidoscope
      Forest Lanes

      Food & Drink

      El Pollo Loco
      McDonald's
      Carl's Jr.
      Baskin-Robbins
      T.K. Burger
      Taco Bell
      Panera Bread
      Chipotle

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Mission Viejo? Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Mission Viejo.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Mission Viejo? The cost of living in Mission Viejo is 183/100 - which is 31% higher than California.
      Mission Viejo
      183

      83% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Mission Viejo? Mission Viejo crime rates are 1,208, which are 58% lower than California
      Total Crime
      1,208 per 100k people

      48% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 83

      48% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      24%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Mission Viejo? The median income in Mission Viejo is $121,299 which is 90% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $121,299119% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $50,92371% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      43% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Mission Viejo a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      BrightCare Veterinary Group - Neurology
      Mission Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Careprime Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Mission Medical Plaza
      Saddleback Family Urgent Care
      Dr Rosemarie Calleros Ph.D, MFT

      B- Housing

      What are Mission Viejo home prices? Mission Viejo home prices are $732,100 - which is 79% higher than California
      Median home value
      $732,100296% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,326145% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      77%

      21% higher than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Mission Viejo have good schools? The Mission Viejo graduation rate is 93% - which is 16% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      12% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      57%

      18% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      24:1

      47% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Mission Viejo a good place to live? Mission Viejo has an overall rating of 90% from 25 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      90%

      25 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      90%

      23 total surveys

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