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Aliso Viejo, CA

Aliso Viejo (Spanish for "Old Sycamore") is a city in the San Joaquin Hills of southern Orange County, California. It had a population of 52,176 as of the 2020 census, up from 47,823 as of the 2010 census. It became Orange County's 34th city on July 1, 2001, the only city in Orange County to be incorporated since 2000. It is bordered by the cities of Laguna Beach on the west and southwest, Laguna Hills on the east, Laguna Niguel on the southeast, and Laguna Woods on the north. It is similarly named to another nearby city, Mission Viejo.

The Acjachemen are the Indigenous people of Aliso Viejo, who lived in the area for thousands of years. The people established numerous villages along Aliso Creek. With the arrival of settlers, the Acjachemen village sites would later become the southern areas of the Moulton Ranch. The planned community of Aliso Viejo's original 6,600 acres (2,700 ha) were once part of the 26,000-acre (11,000 ha) Moulton Ranch, owned by the Moulton family, who took the title in the 1890s to land originally granted to Juan Avila by the Mexican government in 1842. Over the years, portions of the ranch were sold and became Leisure World, Laguna Hills, and Laguna Niguel.

Aliso Viejo is located at 33°34′30″N 117°43′32″W (33.575096, -117.725431) in the San Joaquin Hills of Orange County. According to the Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.5 square miles (19 km2), all of which is land. Aliso Viejo is one of several cities bordering Aliso and Wood Canyons Regional Park. Aliso Creek forms part of the city's boundary with Laguna Niguel to the south, and Wood Canyon Creek forms part of the city's western boundary. Much of the city rests on the east slope of the San Joaquin Hills, which is a coastal mountain range extending for about 15 miles (24 km) along the Pacific coast.

Aliso Viejo focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Aliso Viejo Recreation and Community Services Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include ClubSport, Pilates Studio Aliso Viejo, and Aliso CrossFit. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Aliso Viejo, such as the Aliso Summit Trail and the Canyon View Staging Area. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Aliso Viejo, CA are Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Crystal Cove State Park, and Mission San Juan Capistrano. 

Population: 50,572 (2023). ZIP codes: 92656, 92698. Area code: 949. Elevation: 410 ft (125 m). Area: 6.93 sq mi (17.94 km2).

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Is Aliso Viejo, CA wealthy?

Aliso Viejo is very affluent with the fifth highest median income in Orange County. The Aliso Viejo cost of living index is 152.2, which is 52. % higher than the national average. The housing index is 259.4, which is well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in Aliso Viejo, CA?

In 2022, the median household income of Aliso Viejo households was $131,708. Aliso Viejo households made slightly more than San Bruno households ($131,669) and Mesa households ($130,882). However, 3.2% of Aliso Viejo families live in poverty.

What is the crime rate in Aliso Viejo, CA?

Aliso Viejo has an overall crime rate of 8 per 1,000 residents, making the crime rate here near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in America. According to our analysis of FBI crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in Aliso Viejo is 1 in 128. Aliso Viejo's crime rate is lower than approximately 86% of California communities. It is for these reasons that Aliso Viejo is ranked as one of the top 100 safest cities in the U.S.A.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Aliso Viejo

Aliso Viejo’s Recreation and Community Services Department

ClubSport

Pilates Studio Aliso Viejo 

Aliso CrossFit

Aliso Summit Trail

Canyon View Staging Area

Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park

Crystal Cove State Park

Mission San Juan Capistrano

Dalymovers

California Demographics

Neighborhoodscout

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