Living in Mission Viejo
Mission Viejo is a large place in California, United States, home to 97,156 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are expat professionals (top 4%, #228 of 7,271), city lovers (top 5%, #181 of 4,114), business owners (top 5%, #590 of 12,111).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Mission Viejo
- The North Pacific Ocean is 12 km away.
- It is part of Greater Irvine, 17 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 55 min and sets around 1:47; in late June it sets around 5:04.
How Mission Viejo ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In California | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 47 | #6,483 of 11,898 | #201 of 863 | Map |
| Low-income household | 22 | #8,546 of 9,771 | #195 of 775 | Map |
| Low-income family | 35 | #6,107 of 8,006 | #148 of 709 | Map |
| Single parent | 44 | #4,146 of 6,237 | #118 of 612 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 65 | #2,801 of 9,474 | #286 of 760 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 65 | #2,792 of 9,474 | #221 of 760 | Map |
| Early retiree | 65 | #2,774 of 10,762 | #317 of 811 | Map |
| Single professional | 72 | #281 of 4,537 | #37 of 532 | Map |
| Young professional | 74 | #308 of 4,444 | #41 of 527 | Map |
| DINKS | 80 | #201 of 3,053 | #36 of 420 | Map |
| Remote worker | 54 | #5,143 of 7,271 | #290 of 648 | Map |
| Commuter | 73 | #1,104 of 6,227 | #135 of 645 | Map |
| Car-free household | 76 | #335 of 3,933 | #68 of 490 | Map |
| Student | 77 | #307 of 2,119 | #36 of 267 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 35 | #5,925 of 8,006 | #185 of 709 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 22 | #10,666 of 12,111 | #148 of 862 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 76 | #181 of 4,114 | #34 of 506 | Map |
| Expat professional | 80 | #228 of 7,271 | #28 of 648 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 74 | #983 of 9,474 | #87 of 760 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 14 | #17,640 of 18,063 | #819 of 1060 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 40 | #3,225 of 16,523 | #412 of 1020 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 0 | #17,828 of 18,063 | #852 of 1060 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 75 | #835 of 16,523 | #79 of 1020 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 82 | #144 of 21,167 | #30 of 1147 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 66 | #3,857 of 12,111 | #121 of 862 | Map |
| Coastal living | 65 | #3,241 of 6,413 | #242 of 490 | Map |
| Business owner | 78 | #590 of 12,111 | #62 of 862 | Map |
| Digital native | 66 | #334 of 4,750 | #42 of 551 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Laguna Hills 4 km
- Las Flores 4 km
- Ladera Ranch 5 km
- Laguna Woods 5 km
- Lake Forest (California) 5 km
- Aliso Viejo 6 km
- Rancho Santa Margarita 8 km
- Coto De Caza 8 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.