Aliso Viejo, California

California community balancing growth and livability

Pacific Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

67.6

D+

out of 100

Overview

Aliso Viejo is a California city with a population of approximately 50,263, part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $1,005,543. Median household income is $131,708.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 50,263 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $1,005,543 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $131,708 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 25.3 minutes
  • Part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

50,263

Source: Census ACS

$1,005,543

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$131,708

Source: Census ACS

25.3 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

35

Source: Walk Score

177 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Orange County (county-level results)

50%
47%
Democrat 691,731
Republican 654,815
Leans D+2.6

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 20.4/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 36.1/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 56.9/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 80/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 35/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 49.9/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 67.6

Location

Aliso Viejo, CA (33.5724, -117.7089)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.