Ladera Ranch Neighborhood

Is Rancho Mission Viejo a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

Explore safety, home prices, commute patterns, and neighborhood insights in Ladera Ranch, CA - so you can decide with confidence before buying or renting.

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Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe50

Medium16

Low39

Other364

36 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape4

Child involved31

Assault3

Other2

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime date	Crime description	Address	Crime category
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units are dispatched for a possible stroke patient at a residence near Mira Verde in Laguna Niguel.	Mira Verde, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire personnel respond to a report of smoke in the area near Avenida La Pata and Avenida Vista Hermosa in San Clemente.	Avenida Vista Hermosa & Avenida La Pata, San Clemente, CA 92673	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, medical aid dispatched near Landing Street with a reported 4 Mike 19-31 response.	Landing, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, medical aid was dispatched for chest pain near Oakmont Place. Unit 5 responded to the scene.	Oakmont Pl, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units were dispatched to an urgent care clinic on Rancho Viejo Road for a reported ill patient.	Rancho Viejo Rd Ste 200, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible chest pain medical call near Armada Drive in Dana Point. Units were directed to respond on channel 5 Echo under incident number 1359.	Armada Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are responding to a reported worker trapped in an elevator at a department store in a Mission Viejo shopping mall.	The Shops Blvd, Mission Viejo, CA 92691	Rescue / Technical Rescue
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a person fell at Seacrest Senior Apartment Homes near Rancho Viejo Road, apartment F. Emergency unit Foxtrot 102 was dispatched.	Rancho Viejo Rd f, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible seizure patient in front of a fast-food restaurant on Camino Capistrano, across from Avery Parkway.	Camino Capistrano, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are responding to a reported ringing alarm at an apartment unit on Lantern Hill Drive in Dana Point.	Lantern Hill Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629	Fire

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Median Home Price

$2,404,857

Average Rent

$5,719

Vacancy Rate

10.6%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview

Rancho Mission Viejo is a suburban neighborhood in Ladera Ranch, CA, with mostly medium to large single-family homes and townhomes built mainly since 2000.

The median home price is $2,404,857 and average rent is $5,719, both well above California medians. Vacancy rates are higher than average at 10.6%.

The community is wealthy and executive-driven, with a high share of residents working from home and diverse ancestries including Croatian and Slovak.

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Quick Facts

Work From Home Rate	32.8%

Housing market and real estate character

Rancho Mission Viejo offers mostly medium to large single-family homes and townhomes, with high owner occupancy and newer construction.

Housing Age (2000+ and 1970-1999)	Majority newer homes
Owner Occupied Rate

What buyers will notice right away

Most residences were built since 2000, appealing to buyers seeking modern housing.

Vacancy rate is above average, possibly due to new construction or weaker demand.

Families & Lifestyle

The neighborhood supports a wealthy, executive population with a high rate of working from home.

Executive Community — A majority of residents are executives and professionals living in stately homes.

Executive/Professional Occupations	56.6%
Work From Home Rate	32.8%
Children Below Poverty Line	2.5%

Demographics

Executive/Professional Share	56.6%
Child Poverty Rate	2.5%
Income Rank	Higher than 96.7% of U.S. neighborhoods
Croatian Ancestry	6.2%
Slovak Ancestry	1.6%
Persian Speakers	0.6%
Foreign Born	11.7%

Commute

Many residents work from home or have short commutes, with moderate reliance on cars.

Rancho Mission Viejo residents benefit from a high work-from-home rate and short commutes.

High Work From Home — Nearly one-third of residents work remotely, well above national averages.

Short Commutes — Most commuters spend under 15 minutes traveling to work.

Work From Home Rate	32.8%
Main Commute Time	Under 15 minutes
Drive Alone Rate	56.8%
Carpool Rate	9.8%

Homes for sale near 92675

For-sale listings in this zip code. Open a property in HoodScore to run a safety report.

$799,000

2 bd | 2 ba | 1,095 sqft

30611 Calle Chueca

San Juan Capistrano, CA, 92675