Why Live in Mission Viejo?

Mission Viejo is a modern-day paradise. Surrounded by the Santa Ana Mountains, residents can enjoy a short trip to the mountains or the beach and everything in between. Mission Viejo is the perfect community for families looking for nature-filled fun. With its top-notch schools and safe suburban feel, your family will feel right at home in this up-and-coming Orange County community.

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City Statistics:

Population:

96,178

Median Home Value:

$608,100

 

Popular Activities

Lake Mission Viejo is a popular attraction for residents and visitors alike. The lake, maintained by the city, offers fishing, boating, swimming, and paddleboarding, as well as an array of summer camps and fun events during the summer months.

Take the little ones out for a day of fun at Jump ‘n Jammin, a popular indoor play park perfect for kids of all ages. From giant slides to foam ball blasters to rock climbing, a visit to Jump n’ Jammin will keep the kids entertained for hours.

Adults of all ages can enjoy a beautiful dinner at sunset along the lake. Stop by Hacienda on the Lake for authentic Mexican cuisine or by Peppino’s Italian Family Restaurant for their popular pasta or pizza dishes.

 

Popular Events

Popular events in Mission Viejo include their Irish Festival and The Mission Viejo Annual Street Fair and Fireworks Spectacular.

 

Top Local Attractions:

  1. Lake Mission Viejo
  2. Oso Creek Trail
  3. Pavion Park

 

Education

Mission Viejo has 26 primary and secondary schools and is part of the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and Capistrano Unified School District. The Saddleback Valley Unified School District is highly rated and has over 28,000 students with a student-teacher ratio of 27 to 1. Capistrano Unified School District has a 28 to 1 student-teacher ratio with a 97% graduation rate.

The Saddleback Valley Unified School District’s vision statement is “Preparing today’s students to succeed in tomorrow’s world.”

The Capistrano Unified School District’s mission is “To prepare our students to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world.”

Mission Viejo has 10 schools in the Unified School District:

 

Other Schools

Oxford Preparatory Academy-South Orange County Their mission statement is “We are committed to working collaboratively to develop lifelong learners in a safe and caring educational environment where students are challenged, scholarship is expected, and differences are valued.”

Leport Schools-Mission Viejo They individualize attention with low student-teacher ratio; have outstanding foundational skills in language arts and math; tailored to optimally challenge each child at their best ability level.

Halstrom Academy-Mission Viejo A place where you fit in, you can excel, create lasting friendships and make your dreams come true. A school that feels uniquely your own, like family or like home.