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San Juan Capistrano, CA

San Juan Capistrano (also known colloquially as San Juan or SJC) is a city in southern Orange County, California, United States. The population was 35,253 at the 2020 Census.

Named for Saint John of Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano was founded by the Spanish in 1776, when Father Junípero Serra established Mission San Juan Capistrano. Extensive damage caused by an earthquake in 1812 caused the community to decline. Following the Mexican Secularization Act of 1833, the mission village officially became a town and was briefly renamed as San Juan de Argüello. After the American conquest of California, San Juan remained a small, rural town until the 20th century; the restoration of the mission in the 1910s–20s transformed the town into a tourist destination and a backdrop for Hollywood films.

San Juan Capistrano is located in south Orange County and is bisected by Interstate 5. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14.3 square miles (37 km2). 14.1 square miles (37 km2) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) of it (1.26%) is water.

The region was populated by the Acjachemen, referred to by the Spanish as Juaneños, an Indigenous Californian nation. They lived in the area for approximately 10,000 years, with some of their oldest villages being confirmed as over 9,600 years old. The mother village of Putuidem was located in what is now San Juan Capistrano, as well as the village of Acjacheme.

San Juan Capistrano gives importance to health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the San Juan Capistrano’s 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. Some popular options include Anytime Fitness, Eternity CrossFit, and F45 San Juan Capistrano. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around San Juan Capistrano, such as the Patriot Hill Trail and the Las Ramblas TrailHead. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in San Juan Capistrano, CA are Mission San Juan Capistrano Landmark Chapel, Museum and Gardens, Zoomars at River Street Ranch, and Doheny State Beach.
 

Population: 34,593 (2010). Elevation: 121 ft. Area: 14.43 mi². Area code: 949. ZIP Code: 92675.

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Is San Juan Capistrano, CA a good place to live?

San Juan Capistrano is in Orange County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in San Juan Capistrano offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In San Juan Capistrano there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many young professionals live in San Juan Capistrano and residents tend to have moderate political views. 

Is San Juan Capistrano, CA Wealthy?

The per capita income in San Juan Capistrano in 2018 was $54,759, which is wealthy relative to California and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $219,036 for a family of four. However, San Juan Capistrano contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

Is San Juan Capistrano, CA Safe?

San Juan Capistrano has an overall crime rate of 11 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 San Juan Capistrano is 1 in 90. San Juan Capistrano's crime rate is lower than approximately 79% of California communities.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of San Juan Capistrano

San Juan Capistrano’s Recreation and Community Services Department

Anytime Fitness

Eternity CrossFit 

F45 San Juan Capistrano

Patriot Hill Trail 

Las Ramblas TrailHead

Mission San Juan Capistrano, Landmark, Chapel, Museum and Gardens

Zoomars at River Street Ranch

Doheny State Beach

Niche

Neighborhoodscout

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