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San Juan Capistrano
  • Suburb of Irvine, CA
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Suburb
Irvine

San Juan Capistrano

#6,368 in Best Places to Live in America
    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    San Juan Capistrano is a suburb of Irvine with a population of 35,319. San Juan Capistrano is in Orange County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in San Juan Capistrano offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In San Juan Capistrano there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many young professionals live in San Juan Capistrano and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in San Juan Capistrano are highly rated.
    About San Juan Capistrano...
    Population
    35,319
    Suburb of
    Irvine
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $770,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,158
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      26%
    • Own
      74%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      105.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      2.8
      6.1
    • Rape
      19.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      47.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      213.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      507.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      119.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      9%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      20%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      16%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      23%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      18%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      14%
      11%
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    Working in San Juan Capistrano

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $111,875
    National
    $69,021
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