Aliso Viejo, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Aliso Viejo | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,461 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 6419.9 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.15% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.5 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 18,244 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Aliso Viejo grew by 21.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 46,319 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Aliso Viejo has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Aliso Viejo | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $133,841 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.02% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Aliso Viejo is about 38% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Aliso Viejo | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $742,163 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,751 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 54.7% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Aliso Viejo is about 22.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,751 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Aliso Viejo spend about 45 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 189 hours, about 7.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Aliso Viejo | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.7 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 45.4 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 189 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,868 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 23.9% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 10,655 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,396 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Aliso Viejo is 23 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Aliso Viejo has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Aliso Viejo | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 52.7% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.51 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Aliso Viejo has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Aliso Viejo | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.3 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 8.4% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 9.2% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Aliso Viejo, California.
What is the population of Aliso Viejo, California?
The population of Aliso Viejo, California is 44,461, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Aliso Viejo, California?
The population density of Aliso Viejo, California is 6419.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Aliso Viejo, California?
The median household income in Aliso Viejo, California is $133,841, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Aliso Viejo, California?
The median home price in Aliso Viejo, California is $742,163, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Aliso Viejo, California?
The unemployment rate in Aliso Viejo, California is 4.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.