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Life in Laguna Hills
If you're looking at Laguna Hills, you're signing up for an affluent, stable Orange County suburb with solid schools and strong household incomes. The median home price sits around $1,012,000 and median rent is $2,728 a month, so this is clearly not an affordable area—expect to pay for the Orange County lifestyle. The community is mature and family-focused, with over half of households being married couples and more than half the population holding college degrees.
Laguna Hills at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Foreign-Born
25.8%
Broadband Internet
96.0%
of households
Population Growth
-4.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics25.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Laguna Hills: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Laguna Hills, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (23.3%), and 15.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.1%
of residents
65 and Older
20.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
21.8%
of households
Married Couples
56.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.68
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 34% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Laguna Hills
In Laguna Hills, rent runs 34% above the CA average, and home values are 38% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
61.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
113.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,454
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
70.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1980
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $1,228,966 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.5 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Laguna Hills and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Laguna Hills is 1.5 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Laguna Hills 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
Commute27.4 min avg
How Laguna Hills residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Laguna Hills, most residents drive alone to work (65%), and 68% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 mi
John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA)
Medium hub5.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 48 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 34% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Laguna Hills runs 34% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
218.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
849.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Laguna Hills Police Department
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 Laguna Hills, 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.
150 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Orange County, county-wide
Laguna Hills 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 Laguna Hills, 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
Laguna Hills is less than 1% of Orange County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate79°F summers, 44°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Laguna Hills has mild summers (avg high 79°F) and mild winters (avg low 44°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
72°/51°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
79°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
77°/54°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
68°/44°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
15.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
4
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 | 68°F | 44°F | 2.78" |
| Feb | 68°F | 45°F | 3.39" |
| Mar | 69°F | 48°F | 1.62" |
| Apr | 73°F | 50°F | 0.80" |
| May | 75°F | 55°F | 0.20" |
| Jun | 76°F | 58°F | 0.11" |
| Jul | 80°F | 60°F | 0.11" |
| Aug | 81°F | 61°F | 0.02" |
| Sep | 81°F | 59°F | 0.16" |
| Oct | 77°F | 55°F | 0.49" |
| Nov | 72°F | 49°F | 1.13" |
| Dec | 67°F | 44°F | 1.87" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Laguna Hills
Laguna Hills has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
4.1%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Aliso Ridge Behavioral Health, Llc
Psychiatric · 2.6 mi away · Aliso Viejo
Providence Mission Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.7 mi away · Mission Viejo
Children's Hospital at Mission
Childrens · ER available · 2.7 mi away · Mission Viejo
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.
Education22.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Laguna Hills
Laguna Hills's student/teacher ratio is 22.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 54.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
54.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Laguna Hills (within 15 miles)
University of California-Irvine
9.1 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 · 10,579 students · in-state tuition $1,160 · 26% graduate · median earnings $52,421 (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
1.8 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 4,491 students · in-state tuition $12,560 · 56% graduate · median earnings $68,286 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 2,643 students · 63% graduate · median earnings $67,293 (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, 34 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Laguna Hills
Laguna Hills has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (34 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
34 mi awayCabrillo National Monument
National Monument
69 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
71 mi awayPublic Libraries in Laguna Hills
Laguna Hills Technology Library
25555 Alicia Pkwy, Laguna Hills
Cities Near Laguna Hills
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Laguna Hills FAQ
Is Laguna Hills, California affordable?⌄
Laguna Hills's median rent is $2,728/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $128,851/year. Median home value is $1,012,300.
Is Laguna Hills, California safe?⌄
Laguna Hills's violent crime rate was 219 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 849 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Laguna Hills, California?⌄
Laguna Hills has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Laguna Hills, California?⌄
The cost of living in Laguna Hills is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,728/month and median household income is $128,851/year. The median home value is $1,012,300. About 61% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Laguna Hills, California?⌄
The average commute in Laguna Hills is 27 minutes, which is about 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