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Laguna Hills, California

Introduction to Laguna Hills, California

Laguna Hills, California, in Orange county, is 2 miles W of Mission Viejo, California (center to center) and 12 miles SE of Santa Ana, California. The city is in the Orange County area. There are 31,178 residents in Laguna Hills.

Laguna Hills History

The city of Laguna Hills is built on one of the major land grants that were developed during the Rancho Era. After Mexico's independence from Spain in the year 1821, those who had served in the government were provided vast lands for cattle grazing. Don Juan Avila was granted the 13,000 Rancho Niguel on which Laguna Hills stands today. Lewis Moulton purchased Rancho Niguel from Don Juan Avila in the year 1874 and increased the original grant to 22,000 acres. Incorporation efforts in the land began in 1987 and on March 5, 1991, the goal of incorporation was finally achieved with 86% of the residents voting in favor of forming the City of Laguna Hills. Laguna Hills officially became a City on December 20, 1991.

Laguna Hills and nearby Attractions

  • Cabot Park
  • Clarington Park
  • Costeau Park
  • El Conejo Park
  • Knotty Pine Park
  • Mackenzie Parks

Things To Do In Laguna Hills

Laguna Hills is a city full of spaces and lovely parks. The parks make for ideal setting for picnics. People can also play various sports and games in the parks like baseball, basketball, volleyball and tennis. Those who wish to enjoy passively can just relax and take a stroll in the walkways of the parks.

Laguna Hills Transportation

Ontario International is the nearest airport to Laguna Hills.

Laguna Hills Higher Education

Saddleback College serves the city.

High Points

Laguna Hills strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Laguna Hills Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Laguna Hills Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Laguna Hills Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 15%Laguna Hills Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Laguna Hills People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Laguna Hills, CA

Comparing Laguna Hills to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men98
Well-Paid Single Women99
Racial Diversity87
Age of the Population88
Female Share of the Population78
Senior Citizens57
Male Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size86

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income109
People in Middle Class or Better99
College Educated Adults88
People Above Poverty89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use55
Short Commute Times45
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
People Living Alone36
Affordability of Property Taxes32
Affordability of Rents12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime88
Low Violent Crime88

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