What are the schools like in Aliso Viejo, CA?

Aliso Viejo is served primarily by Journey District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 24.7:1.

What is the median household income in Aliso Viejo?

The median household income in Aliso Viejo, CA is $131,708 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.

What is the weather like in Aliso Viejo, CA?

Aliso Viejo has an average high temperature of 68.4°F in January and 79.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.7 inches.

Aliso Viejo, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Aliso Viejo, CA affordable or expensive?

Aliso Viejo's cost of living index is 116, where 100 represents the national average. This means Aliso Viejo is 16% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $818,500 and the median rent is $2,625 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Aliso Viejo, CA?

Aliso Viejo has a violent crime rate of 134.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 867.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Aliso Viejo, CA a Good Place to Live?

Aliso Viejo is a mid-sized city of 51,896 in California, with a median household income of $131,708 and a 3.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 116 (US average = 100), which is 16% above the national average.

Strengths: Aliso Viejo stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices. Whether Aliso Viejo is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Aliso Viejo city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 115.5

Aliso Viejo's overall cost of living index is 115.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Aliso Viejo costs roughly 16% more than the average American city.

Metric	Aliso Viejo, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$818,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,625	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	56.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$131,708	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Aliso Viejo's violent crime rate is 134.9 per 100,000 residents — 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

134.9 /100k

Property Crime

867.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Aliso Viejo is served primarily by Journey District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 24.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Aliso Viejo, CA	National Avg
School District	Journey District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	24.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	56.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Aliso Viejo sees average highs of 68.4°F in January and 79.5°F in July, with 12.7 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Aliso Viejo, CA
Average High — January	68.4°F
Average High — July	79.5°F
Annual Precipitation	12.7"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Aliso Viejo, CA	National Avg
Population	51,896	—
Median Age	37.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	63.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11.7%	18.9%
Asian	16.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.7%	22.2%
65 and over	9.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Laguna Hills, CA 2 mi Laguna Woods, CA 2 mi Laguna Beach, CA 3 mi Laguna Niguel, CA 4 mi Mission Viejo, CA 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Aliso Viejo

Aliso Viejo, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

92656

Aliso Viejo vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aliso Viejo, CA affordable or expensive?

Aliso Viejo's cost of living index is 116, where 100 is the national average. That puts Aliso Viejo roughly 16% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $818,500 and median rent is $2,625/month.

What is the crime rate in Aliso Viejo, CA?

Aliso Viejo's violent crime rate is 134.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 867.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Aliso Viejo?

Public schools in Aliso Viejo are operated by Journey District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 24.7:1. 56.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Aliso Viejo, CA a good place to live?

Aliso Viejo, CA has a population of 51,896, a median household income of $131,708, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Aliso Viejo?

Aliso Viejo averages 68.4°F in January and 79.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.7 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Aliso Viejo?

Aliso Viejo, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 92656.

What is the population of Aliso Viejo?

The population of Aliso Viejo, California is 51,896 with a median age of 37.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Aliso Viejo?

Key numbers for living in Aliso Viejo: cost of living index 116 (100 = US average), median home $818,500, median household income $131,708, crime index 38 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Aliso Viejo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.