Laguna Woods, CA Area Guide

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Laguna Woods Area Facts

  • Laguna Woods has a Livability Score of 73/100, which is considered excellent
  • Laguna Woods crime rates are 79% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in Laguna Woods is 7% lower than the California average
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A City Filled With Excitement User Rating 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) I absolutely loved living here with my Grandparents. It's a warm suburban area that I will always remember as my home. I enjoyed the nightlife, the excellent destinations and the diverse assortment of friends and neighbors. The city also offers continuing education for the best c ...Read More olleges and universities. The cost of living is reasonable for the quality homes offered in the area.

There's an array of theme parks, one in particular I use to bring my pet dog is the" Place for Paws Dog Park" within driving distance. Another great park is the "City Centre Park". You may also enjoy the many other amenities and attractions this city has to offer such as, museums, shopping centers, health fitness centers, movie cinemas, beaches and lakes.

The climate is very suitable in the winter it gets cold, but not too cold. The most snow we got when I lived there was about 14 inches. The summers temperatures are always pleasant and comfortable. Perfect for barbecues and picnics. Read Less
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      D+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Laguna Woods? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      City Centre Park
      San Remo Park
      Santa Vittoria Park
      Iglesia Park
      Laguna Village Park
      Aliso Viejo Aquatic Center Playground
      Veeh Ranch Park
      Glenwood Park

      Entertainment

      Forest Lanes
      Pretend City Children's Museum
      Edwards Aliso Viejo Stadium 20 & IMAX
      Giant Wheel at Irvine Spectrum Center
      Regal Edwards Irvine Spectrum
      FivePoint Amphitheatre
      Wild Rivers

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Jack in the Box
      Carl's Jr.
      McDonald's
      Del Taco
      Chick-fil-A
      Total Wine
      Subway

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Laguna Woods? Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in Laguna Woods.
      Drive to Work
      76%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Laguna Woods? The cost of living in Laguna Woods is 130/100 - which is 7% lower than California.
      Laguna Woods
      130

      30% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Laguna Woods? Laguna Woods crime rates are 595, which are 79% lower than California
      Total Crime
      595 per 100k people

      74% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 169

      74% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      9%

      Year over year crime is up

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Laguna Woods? The median income in Laguna Woods is $46,449 which is 27% lower than California.
      Median household income
      $46,44916% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $44,90451% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      79% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Laguna Woods a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      C+ Housing

      What are Laguna Woods home prices? Laguna Woods home prices are $309,400 - which is 24% lower than California
      Median home value
      $309,40068% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,80991% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      70%

      10% higher than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Laguna Woods have good schools? The Laguna Woods graduation rate is 92% - which is 16% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      11% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Laguna Woods a good place to live? Laguna Woods has an overall rating of 94% from 8 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      94%

      8 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      81%

      7 total surveys

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