Laguna Hills Neighborhood

Is Central Laguna Hills East a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe69

Medium18

Low54

Other577

118 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape12

Child involved97

Assault13

Other9

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, engine 12 is dispatched to a possible respiratory medical emergency at a residential building on Lake Forest Drive in Lake Forest.	Lake Forest Dr building 4 unit 617, Lake Forest, CA 92630	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched for an apparent medical emergency involving an unconscious person in a room at a location on Saxon Road in Lake Forest.	Saxon Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible traffic collision with injuries near Forest Drive and Trabuco Road. Emergency units are responding on channel 5 Delta 16.	Trabuco Rd & Lake Forest Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call for abdominal pain was reported near Mithra Avenue. Cargo Engine 19 was dispatched to the scene.	Mithra Ave, Mission Viejo, CA 92691	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units were dispatched to a possible collision between a vehicle and a bicyclist near Via Aurora in Mission Viejo. The call reportedly included an alarm or injury concern.	Via Aurora, Mission Viejo, CA 92691	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units are responding to an automatic alarm at a cancer center building in Irvine near Fivepoint. The call involves a target hazard occupancy and an alpha-level response.	Fivepoint, Irvine, CA 92618	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible automatic smoke detector alarm at a treatment hospital near Pacific Park Drive in Aliso Viejo. A separate call mentioned a possible diabetic medical emergency on Stanton Avenue.	Pacific Park Dr, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, responders dispatched to a possible chest pain incident near Corsica Road.	Corsica Rd, Mission Viejo, CA 92692	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 51 was dispatched to reset a possible fire alarm at a commercial business near Technology Drive in Irvine.	Technology Dr, Irvine, CA 92618	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible allergic reaction occurred near Oak Grove at Canyon Point Apartments, apartment (number withheld).	Oak Grove Unit 317, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656	Medical Emergency

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Median Home Price

$1,376,048

Average Rent

$4,028

Vacancy Rate

6.1%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview

Central Laguna Hills East is an urban neighborhood in Laguna Hills, CA, known for its medium to large single-family homes and apartment complexes built mostly between 1970 and 1999.

The neighborhood is popular among college students and highly educated professionals, offering a diverse linguistic and cultural community with strong safety ratings.

UrbanCollege-FriendlyDiverse Languages

Quick Facts

College-Friendly Ranking	Top 3% in California

Housing market and real estate character

Central Laguna Hills East features primarily medium to large single-family homes and apartment complexes, with most residences owner-occupied and built between 1970 and 1999.

Owner Occupied Rate	Most homes owner occupied
Housing Type	Medium to large single-family homes and apartments
Housing Age	Majority built 1970-1999

What buyers will notice right away

Most homes were built between 1970 and 1999, offering established but not old residences.

High owner occupancy suggests residential stability.

Families & Lifestyle

This neighborhood appeals to college students and highly educated executives, with a diverse and safe environment.

The neighborhood's walkability and safety make it attractive to college students.

A strong executive and professional workforce shapes the community character.

College-Friendly — Ranks among the top 3% of college-friendly neighborhoods in California.

Diverse Linguistic Community — Includes significant Persian-speaking population and multiple other languages.

Executive, Management & Professional Occupations	44.4%
Child Poverty Rate	5.3%

Demographics

Executive, Management & Professional Occupations	44.4%
Income Level	Among top 15% highest income neighborhoods in U.S.
Child Poverty Rate	5.3%
Foreign Born Residents	22.2%
Top Ancestries	Asian 21.6%, Mexican 19.4%, German 12.1%, Irish 10.6%, English 10.3%
Top Languages	English 59.4%, Spanish, Vietnamese, Persian 5.1%, Tagalog
Unique Ancestry	1.2% Austrian ancestry, among highest in U.S.

Commute

Most residents have a moderate commute, with a majority driving alone to work.

Central Laguna Hills East offers manageable commute times with high private vehicle use, reflecting suburban car dependency.

Short Commutes — Nearly half of residents commute 15-30 minutes, shorter than average.

Car Dependency — Majority drive alone, with a notable carpooling segment.

Main Commute Time	15-30 minutes
Drive Alone Rate	74.2%
Carpool Rate	10.0%

Homes for sale near 92653

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

$1,285,000

4 bd | 2 ba | 1,500 sqft

25921 Tree Top Rd

Laguna Hills, CA, 92653