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Mission Viejo Area Facts

  • Mission Viejo has a Livability Score of 72/100, which is considered excellent
  • Mission Viejo crime rates are 51% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in Mission Viejo is 31% higher than the California average
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Well Kept Secret City User Rating 5 rating By Ferocity ( Apr 10, 2018) We moved here in 2014, wish we had made the decision much sooner! It is funny that people here are hush hush about the city to avoid being over crowded with new comers. No idea why the amenities is rated C for the city that is well diversified. ...Read More Read Less
Mission Viejo, CA - One Of The Safest Cities In California User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 06, 2010) In the southern part of Orange County, Mission Viejo boasts plenty of positive features to offer those planning to relocate or travel here. Modern beautiful homes make up most of this city's composition. Plenty of living amenities and parks are found throughout the city, as well. ...Read More East of the famous Laguna Beach, Mission Viejo sits at the foot of mountains, offering a beautiful view. The climate is moderate, averaging no lower than 45 degrees and no higher than 85 degrees, making it an attractive place to live. Real estate prices are still fairly high, but worth the money spent for those who can afford the amounts. Another refreshing fact about this scenic city is that it was rated the safest city in the USA in 2007.

With the city's main focus as residential development, visitors may be disappointed with Mission Viejo. I have traveled through there several times and found very little for attractions. Dining venues are plentiful, several bars are scattered through the area, but shopping is minimal, mostly consisting of grocery stores. The Shops at Mission Viejo is a great area for major department and chain stores, but no unique stores are found there. Read Less
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      D- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Mission Viejo? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Valyermo Park
      Castille Park
      Preciados Park
      Oso Viejo Community Park
      Christopher Park
      El Dorado Park
      Marguerite M. O'Neill Park
      Aurora Park

      Entertainment

      Saddleback Lanes
      Saddleback Lanes
      Regal Edwards Kaleidoscope
      Forest Lanes

      Food & Drink

      El Pollo Loco
      McDonald's
      Carl's Jr.
      Baskin-Robbins
      T.K. Burger
      Taco Bell
      Panera Bread
      Chipotle

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Mission Viejo? Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Mission Viejo.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      BrightCare Veterinary Group - Neurology
      Mission Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Careprime Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Mission Medical Plaza
      Saddleback Family Urgent Care
      Dr Rosemarie Calleros Ph.D, MFT