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Renter's guide to Laguna Niguel, CA

Laguna Niguel is a suburb of Los Angeles, and a city in Orange County, California. Unlike other planned towns in the region, Laguna Niguel was designed in a way to ensure the social, cultural, and economic needs of its families were met, and put a large emphasis on parks and open green spaces, which account for almost a third of the original area. As such, the city is popular with families, and ranks as one of the top 50 LA suburbs to live in.

Laguna Niguel has a population of 65,429, making it one of the principal cities in the LA metropolitan area. It has an area of almost 15 sq. miles, around the same as neighboring San Juan Capistrano, making it a mid-sized, medium density suburb of LA. Compared to LA proper, it’s around 60 times smaller, and can seem a world away from the hustle and bustle of the big city.

Downtown LA is around 60 miles northwest of Laguna Niguel, though few residents make the journey as their daily commute. Instead, many work in the nearer central and north Orange County hubs, such as Irvine (18 miles northwest), or Newport Beach (20 miles west). Interstate 5 passes through the northwest corner of the city and can take you 75 miles south to San Diego in just over an hour.

Hot, dry summers and warm winters ensure pleasant weather year-round, with proximity to the coast preventing the scorching, arid summer days you might experience in more inland areas. August is typically the hottest month, with highs of around 80°F, while January is normally the coldest, with lows of 44°F. Rainfall is sparse in summer, but picks up between November and March, with February generally the wettest month, and average rainfall of around 3.4 inches. Throughout the year, expect at least 228 sunny days, and around 14.2 inches of rain.

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Things to do in Laguna Niguel, CA

Home to 4 county parks and 31 city parks, Laguna Niguel is a haven for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. The Laguna Niguel Regional Park is among the most popular, and with its central location, plus 227 acres that contain an extensive trail network, plus sports facilities, picnic areas, and the iconic Laguna Niguel lake, it’s easy to see why it’s popular with everyone from families, to dog walkers.

While there’s no movie theater within the city limits, residents can enjoy the Sunset Cinema every Friday evening in June through mid-September. All the latest blockbusters are shown for free, by the lake in Laguna Niguel Regional Park.

Laguna Niguel, CA employment & economy

With a median household income of $99,206, residents of Laguna Niguel earn well above the state average, and almost double the national average. While many residents work outside of the city, the most common industries in Laguna Niguel include health care and social assistance, professional, scientific, and technological services, and retail trade. The highest paying industries are management of companies and enterprises, manufacturing, and finance and insurance.

The most common job groups include management occupations, sales and retail roles, and office and administrative support jobs. The highest paid residents are employed in legal occupations.

According to a recent financial report (2017), the United States Government is the city’s largest employer, with 2,200 residents employed in a variety of service roles. Costco is the second biggest employer, with 637 employees.

Education in Laguna Niguel, CA

Laguna Niguel is served by the Capistrano Unified School District, and is home to 10 public schools, with a further 3 in nearby cities. While there are no high schools within the city limits, both Aliso Niguel High School (in Aliso Viejo), and the Dana Hills High School (in Dana Point), fall under the same district. Both rank very highly in terms of test scores and college readiness, and Aliso Niguel High ranks among the top 100 best public high schools in California.

Niguel Hills Middle School is a top-ranking middle school that accepts students between grades 6 and 8, while the Community Roots Academy accepts students from K-8, and also ranks highly. The top-rated elementary school is the John Malcom Elementary School, which scores well above average in terms of quality, test scores, progression, and equity.