Laguna Woods, CA

U.S. News Ratings
Population 17,033
Crime Rate Low
Cost of Living High
Health Care Limited
Median Home Price High
Median Income Low

Climate

The climate is moderate in each season.

Geography

Laguna Woods is in the Saddleback Valley in southern Orange County, 10 miles from the Pacific Ocean.

Recreation

The Laguna Hills Mall and its cinema offer shopping or a movie.

Historical

Laguna Woods is one of California’s newest and oldest cities at the same time; it was incorporated less than 10 years ago, yet the average age in the city is 78.

Fun Fact

A senior-citizen gated community called Leisure World takes up 90 percent of the city’s four square miles.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
17,033
Population under 55:
16.0%
Population over 55:
84.0%

City Detail

Crime rate:
Low
Closest large city:
Santa Ana

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Average
Temperature:
81°F July High, 30°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$30,112
Median home price:
$175,000
Average property tax:
N/A

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
8.9%
Average
Cost of living:
High

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
1
Middle schools:
1
High schools:
0

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
0
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
13
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
45

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
0/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
50/1
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
147/6

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
230

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