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What Is the Average Rent in Mission Viejo city, California?

$2,839/month 4.6%vs 2023 ($2,713)

City · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in Mission Viejo city, California is $2,839/month (±$91), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $1,009,600 (±$20,987), and the median household income is $136,123/year. The unemployment rate in Orange County, California was 3.7% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Housing Metrics for Mission Viejo city, California

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$2,839
Median Home Value$1,009,600
Median Household Income$136,123
Total Housing Units32,946
Renter-Occupied Units7,612
Renter-Occupied Share23%
Households Paying 50%+ Income2,428 households
Unemployment Rate(April 2026)3.7%

How does Mission Viejo city, California compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all cities in California.

Higher rent than 88% of cities in California · 135th of 1145

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ZIP codes in Mission Viejo city

7 ZIP codes overlap Mission Viejo city.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Mission Viejo city, California?

The median gross rent in Mission Viejo city, California is $2,839/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Mission Viejo city, California?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Mission Viejo city, California is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in Mission Viejo city, California?

The median home value in Mission Viejo city, California is $1,009,600 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in Mission Viejo city are rent-burdened?

In Mission Viejo city, California, 2,428 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in Mission Viejo city, California?

The median household income in Mission Viejo city, California is $136,123/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $2,839 has a margin of error of ±$91. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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