Mission 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 | Mission Viejo | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 91,271 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 5062.2 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.46% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 45.4 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 34,069 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Mission Viejo grew by 0.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 91,986 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Mission Viejo has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Mission Viejo | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $137,139 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.85% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Mission Viejo is about 42% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Mission Viejo | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $1,254,735 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,700 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 77.4% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Mission Viejo is about 38.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,700 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Mission Viejo spend about 46 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 192 hours, about 8.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Mission Viejo | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.1 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 46.2 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 192 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,964 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 20.3% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 39,094 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,176 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Mission 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
Mission Viejo has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Mission Viejo | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47.5% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.64 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Mission Viejo has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Mission Viejo | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.5 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.3% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 9.4% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mission Viejo, California.
What is the population of Mission Viejo, California?
The population of Mission Viejo, California is 91,271, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Mission Viejo, California?
The population density of Mission Viejo, California is 5062.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Mission Viejo, California?
The median household income in Mission Viejo, California is $137,139, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Mission Viejo, California?
The median home price in Mission Viejo, California is $1,254,735, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Mission Viejo, California?
The unemployment rate in Mission Viejo, California is 4.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.