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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.

The People and Families of Laguna Hills

In Laguna Hills, about 58% of adults are married. When people think of Laguna Hills, they might picture couples and families, not singles.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Laguna Hills had a median family income of $81,334. Most of the residents of Laguna Hills tend to have good incomes. In the city, most people are middle class or better. Laguna Hills is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. Lots of residents of the city prove that it's possible to work from home regularly. People say that Laguna Hills is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Laguna Hills folks tended to give their money ($131,625) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Crime and Safety

Both violent crime and property crime are low in Laguna Hills.

Laguna Hills Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Laguna Hills that were owner-occupied was 77%. The city housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Laguna Hills, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Laguna Hills, 91% of commuters drive to work.

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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