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Living in
Coto de Caza.
The Census tops out at $3,500+ for rent; it doesn't publish exact figures above that.
Coto de Caza is an unincorporated community in Orange County, CA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Coto de Caza
Living in Coto de Caza means embracing life in one of Orange County's most exclusive gated communities, where the median household income sits at $243,816 and the median home value hovers around $1.4 million — this is decidedly not an entry-level market. The community itself is a meticulously planned suburb of about 4,000 homes built starting in 1968, with a median age of 46.6 years and a strong family orientation (nearly 77% of households are married couples, and about 37% have children). The community thrives under a warm-summer Mediterranean climate that keeps things pleasant year-round, and outdoor recreation is genuinely accessible through nearby trails like the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail just 28 miles away.
Coto de Caza at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
45.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Foreign-Born
14.9%
Broadband Internet
98.8%
of households
Population Growth
+2.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics14.9% foreign-born, most often from Philippines
Who lives in Coto de Caza: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Coto de Caza, the largest foreign-born group is from Philippines (10.6%), and 4.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.7%
of residents
65 and Older
16.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
10.1%
of households
Married Couples
78.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.03
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 72% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Coto de Caza
In Coto de Caza, rent runs 72% above the CA average, and home values are 109% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
58.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
113.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
92.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1995
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $1,979,033 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.4 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Coto de Caza and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Orange County, which includes Coto de Caza, is 1.4 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Coto de Caza: Orange County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Orange County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Coto de Caza is less than 1% of Orange County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Coto de Caza Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area
Commute31.5 min avg
How Coto de Caza residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Coto de Caza, most residents drive alone to work (61%), and 47% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 17 mi
John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA)
Medium hub5.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 53 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Major hub36.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 12% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Orange County Sheriff's Office, which covers Coto de Caza, runs 12% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
290.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
575.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Orange County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Orange County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Orange County, which includes Coto de Caza, the most common type is high wind, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Heavy Rain | $40,000 |
| 2024 | 25 | High Wind | $30,000 |
| 2023 | 37 | High Wind | $50,000 |
| 2022 | 42 | High Wind | $60.0M |
| 2021 | 40 | High Wind | $952,000 |
| 2020 | 30 | High Wind | $105,000 |
| 2019 | 33 | High Surf | $125,500 |
| 2018 | 23 | High Surf | $20,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
149 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Orange County, county-wide
Coto de Caza is less than 1% of Orange County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Orange County, which includes Coto de Caza, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
138
per year
Moderate Days
214
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Orange County, county-wide
Coto de Caza is less than 1% of Orange County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate87°F summers, 48°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Coto de Caza has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and warm winters (avg low 48°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
76°/52°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
83°/57°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
69°/48°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
15.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
62
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
1
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
50
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°F | 49°F | 2.67" |
| Feb | 71°F | 48°F | 3.47" |
| Mar | 73°F | 50°F | 1.70" |
| Apr | 76°F | 52°F | 0.85" |
| May | 79°F | 56°F | 0.34" |
| Jun | 83°F | 59°F | 0.04" |
| Jul | 88°F | 62°F | 0.09" |
| Aug | 90°F | 62°F | 0.01" |
| Sep | 89°F | 62°F | 0.10" |
| Oct | 84°F | 58°F | 0.62" |
| Nov | 76°F | 53°F | 0.83" |
| Dec | 68°F | 48°F | 2.34" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Coto de Caza
Uninsured
1.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Coto de Caza's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Providence Mission Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.4 mi away · Mission Viejo
Children's Hospital at Mission
Childrens · ER available · 5.4 mi away · Mission Viejo
Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7 mi away · Laguna Hills
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education22.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Coto de Caza
Coto de Caza's student/teacher ratio is 22.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 67.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
67.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Coto de Caza (within 15 miles)
University of California-Irvine
15 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 30,197 students · in-state tuition $16,235 · 88% graduate · median earnings $83,432 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 17,684 students · in-state tuition $1,156 · 29% graduate · median earnings $51,222 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 10,286 students · in-state tuition $1,156 · 33% graduate · median earnings $53,719 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Massachusetts Global
8.2 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 4,491 students · in-state tuition $12,560 · 56% graduate · median earnings $68,286 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,536 students · in-state tuition $44,500 · 63% graduate · median earnings $72,184 (10 yrs after entry)
Laguna College of Art and Design
11.1 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 746 students · in-state tuition $39,376 · 64% graduate · median earnings $49,168 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, 28 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Coto de Caza
Coto de Caza has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (28 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
28 mi awayCabrillo National Monument
National Monument
67 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
76 mi awayCities Near Coto de Caza
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Coto de Caza FAQ
Is Coto de Caza, California affordable?⌄
Coto de Caza's median rent is $3,500+/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $243,816/year. Median home value is $1,535,600.
Is Coto de Caza, California safe?⌄
Coto de Caza is policed by the Orange County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 290 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 576 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Coto de Caza, California?⌄
Orange County, which includes Coto de Caza, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Coto de Caza, California?⌄
The cost of living in Coto de Caza is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $3,500+/month and median household income is $243,816/year. The median home value is $1,535,600. About 58% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Coto de Caza, California?⌄
The average commute in Coto de Caza is 32 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from