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Laguna Woods, CA

Laguna Woods (Laguna, Spanish for "Lagoon") is a city in Orange County, California, United States. The population was 17,644 at the 2020 census, up from 16,192 at the 2010 census, with a median age of 74.5 (as of 2021).

Laguna Woods became Orange County's 32nd city on March 24, 1999, after residents voted to incorporate. About ninety percent of the city consists of Laguna Woods Village, a private gated retirement community, formerly known as Leisure World. The other ten percent consists of businesses, some homes, and the city hall, which are accessible to the public. Incorporation efforts in the late 1990s were largely driven by the need for residents to have a stronger voice against the prospective construction of an international airport at the nearby decommissioned Marine Corps Air Station El Toro. The airport proposal was defeated, and the land in question has been tabbed for development as the Orange County Great Park.

Laguna Woods is located at 33°36′33″N 117°43′58″W (33.609165, -117.732791). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.1 square miles (8.0 km2), which is virtually all land.

It is bordered by Laguna Hills, Aliso Viejo, Laguna Beach, and Irvine, as well as the Laguna Coast State Park and other natural open spaces.

Laguna Woods, California occupies approximately three square miles of land that was once a part of South Orange County's expansive Moulton Ranch. Before the 1960s, dry farming and cattle grazing dominated the area, with a few scattered ranch dwellings and barns.

In 1962, Ross Cortese, a young developer whose previous projects included Rossmoor and Leisure World Seal Beach, purchased a portion of the Moulton Ranch. His goal was to create a second Leisure World community or, as he said, “to supply the basic needs of life for people aged 52 and older; create a serene atmosphere of beauty; and provide security, recreation, and religious facilities – then leave the living to the individual.” His dream materialized and in 1964 Leisure World Laguna Hills received its first residents.

Laguna Woods gives importance to health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Laguna Woods Recreation and Community Services Department. 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. 345 Fit is a state-of-the-art facility furnished with a full range of exercise equipment to improve your cardiovascular and muscular fitness. Massage Therapy Center facilitates deep, long-lasting results in a wide range of modalities, peeling away layers of stress, restoring mobility to injured muscle tissue, and easing stiffened joints and hot spots of pain. A popular option includes SoFit Huntington. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Laguna Woods, such as the Little Sycamore Canyon Trail and Barbara's Lake. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Laguna Woods, CA are Crystal Cove State Park, Big Air Trampoline Park, and Laguna Canyon Road.

Population: 17,099 (2023). ZIP code: 92637. Area code: 949. Elevation: 381 ft (116 m). Area: 3.34 sq mi (8.64 km2).

FAQs

Is Laguna Woods, CA a nice area?

Living in Laguna Woods offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Laguna Woods, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Laguna Woods and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Laguna Woods are highly rated.

Is Laguna Woods, CA a rich neighborhood?

Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns. The per capita income in Laguna Woods in 2018 was $48,601, which is upper middle income relative to California, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $194,404 for a family of four.

Is Laguna Woods, CA safe?

According to NeighborhoodScout's analysis of FBI crime statistics, Laguna Woods is safer than 71% of the cities and towns in the US of all population sizes. In California, only on the order of 10% of the communities have a lower crime rate than Laguna Woods. If you live in Laguna Woods, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in the community is 1 in 181. The US average across communities from the largest to the smallest is 1 in 43.

Sources
Wikipedia

City of Laguna Woods

Laguna Woods Recreation and Community Services Department

SoFit Huntington

345 Fit

Massage Therapy Center

Little Sycamore Canyon Trail 

Barbara's Lake

Crystal Cove State Park

Big Air Trampoline Park

Laguna Canyon Road

Niche

Neighborhoodscout
 

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